Amboy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Durand/Pecatonica, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's match. Amboy blew past Durand/Pecatonica 18-2 on Monday. That looming 18-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Clippers yet this season.
Eddie Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Caleb Shugars
| 03/24/25 vs Durand/Pecatonica | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Pearl City | 2 |
| 04/09/24 vs Polo | 1 |
| 04/06/24 vs River Ridge/Scales Mound | 1 |
| 03/13/24 @ Newark | 1 |
In other batting news, Caleb Shugars was a standout: he scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Carson Barlow was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Amboy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Amboy and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Durand/Pecatonica, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Amboy will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Durand/Pecatonica, they will be playing at home against Eastland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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