Clinton hasn't had much luck against Mt. Pulaski recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Maroons will host the Hilltoppers at 4:30 p.m.
Clinton managed to slip by Warrensburg-Latham the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Maroons came up short against the Cardinals on Tuesday, falling 13-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Maroons have suffered against the Cardinals since May 29, 2021.
Clinton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colton Walker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Mt. Pulaski waltzed into their match on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Broncos 11-1. The Hilltoppers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mt. Pulaski's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Clinton, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-6.
Clinton couldn't quite get it done against Mt. Pulaski when the teams last played back in March of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Will the Maroons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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