Clinton and Mt. Pulaski pushed the score to 18-2 the last time they played Mt. Pulaski, but on Wednesday defenses reigned supreme. The Maroons fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 2-1. The loss continues a trend for the Maroons in their meetings with the Hilltoppers: they've now lost five in a row.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Mt. Pulaski, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clinton will welcome Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.2 runs per game on average), something the Maroons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mt. Pulaski, they will host Midwest Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.78 runs per game on average), something the Hilltoppers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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