If Amboy was feeling good off their 15-5 takedown of Milledgeville last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Amboy Clippers' tough 9-2 loss to the Milledgeville Missiles on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Amboy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Milledgeville apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
Rylan McNinch was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Amboy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eddie Jones, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Amboy has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Milledgeville, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amboy will face off against Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Milledgeville, they will head out on the road to square off against Hinckley-Big Rock at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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