Amboy hasn't had much luck against Newman Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Clippers will head out to challenge the Comets at 4:30 p.m.
Amboy couldn't beat Orion on Saturday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Clippers lost 15-5 to the Chargers.
Meanwhile, Newman Central Catholic came tearing into Thursday's game with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Boilermakers with a sharp 17-1 win. Considering the Comets have won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Michael Morse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Liam Nicklaus was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Garret Matznick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Newman Central Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Newman Central Catholic's record now sits at 21-1. As for Amboy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Amboy might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Newman Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Clippers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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