Amboy hasn't had much luck against Newman Central Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Clippers will be playing at home against the Comets at 4:30 p.m. Newman Central Catholic took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Amboy, who comes in off a win.
On Thursday, Amboy got the win against Milledgeville by a conclusive 9-1. That's two games straight that the Clippers have won by exactly eight runs.
Carson Barlow was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has become a key player for Amboy: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 8-10 otherwise. Barlow was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Landon Carter
| 05/08/25 vs Milledgeville | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Polo | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Durand/Pecatonica | 2 |
| 05/06/25 @ Milledgeville | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Polo | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Amboy let Landon Carter and Quinn Leffelman run wild. Carter got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI, while Leffelman went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Carter is becoming a predictor of Amboy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Shugars, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Newman Central Catholic's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 18-2 to Bishop McNamara. The Comets were red-hot at the plate heading into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior), but the Fightin' Irish's pitchers proved too tough.
Ashton Miner was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
Newman Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 22-4-1. As for Amboy, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Amboy might still be hurting after the 14-5 loss they got from Newman Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Clippers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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