Prospect Clinton LumberKings

Lucky Horseshoes Luck Out Against LumberKings' Comeback Attempt

Published on July 13, 2023 under Prospect League (Prospect)
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CLINTON, Iowa - The Clinton LumberKings (5-2) lost to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (7-1) 9-7 at NelsonCorp Field on Thursday afternoon.

The Lucky Horseshoes scored first in the top of the second on an error and then a two RBI double to take a 3-0 lead.

The LumberKings responded with a three run inning of their own with a RBI single by Connor Guisti and a two RBI double by Casen Neumann tied the game 3-3.

Springfield would use the top of the fifth to break open the game. The Lucky Horseshoes would start the scoring with a two RBI single by Brandon Hager followed by an RBI walk, an RBI balk, and a two RBI single by Connor Milton to take a 9-3 lead.

The LumberKings would score a RBI single by Jeremy Conforti in the bottom of the sixth to cut the lead 9-4.

In the bottom of the eighth, Clinton would narrow the lead on a RBI single by Jeremy Figueroa, an RBI single by Guisti and a RBI fielder's choice groundout by Casey Hintz to attempt a comeback with a score of 9-7 going into the ninth. The LumberKings would go down in order in the ninth and take their thrid loss of the second half of the 2023 season.

The Lucky Horseshoes pitcher, Brant Smith, took the win in tonight's ballgame. He threw three and a third inning, allowing four hits, one run, earned, a walk and struck out six batters.

Springfield's starter, Jaden Mathon, would get a no decision for his three and two thirds innings of work, where he would allow four hits, three runs, all earned, five walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton's starter, Brock Reade, would earn a no decision for his two innings of work where he would allow two hits, three runs, one earned, two walks and two strikeouts.

LumberKings' Tyler Stern, would enter and pitch two innings allowing two hits, four runs, all earned, three walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton heads off on a six-game road trip and will stop in five cities. They will go to Alton tomorrow to face off with the River Dragons. Clinton will then have a two game series with the Jackson Rockabillys in Tennessee followed by a one game series in Marion, IL against the Thrillville Thrillbillies. The second half of the trip will take the 'Kings to the Cape Catfish and end in Quincy against the Gems.

First pitch tomorrow is set with Alton at 6:35 p.m.

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About NelsonCorp Wealth Management : NelsonCorp Wealth Management has served the financial needs of others for more than 42 years, growing from three associates in a small Illinois office to 22 team members working in multiple locations. We now oversee branch offices spanning from Illinois to Hawaii. Our growth has allowed us to build a team of professionals with an excellent blend of experience and education so that we can deliver the best possible service to you. Degrees and attainments include CFP®, CPA, MBA, PhD, CLU, ChFC®, RFC®, RICP® along with other highly sought-after industry designations

About the LumberKings The Clinton LumberKings are in their 87th season in operation. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field - a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, over 340 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2023 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com

About the Prospect League: The Prospect League (PL) is an 17-team Collegiate Wood Bat league with teams spread across the Midwest from western Tennessee to western Pennsylvania. Along with the LumberKings, the other teams in the league are: Alton (IL) River Dragons; Burlington (IA) Bees; Cape Girardeau (MO) Catfish; Champion City (Springfield, OH) Kings; Chillicothe (OH) Paints; Danville (IL) Dans; Illinois Valley (Peru, IL) Pistol Shrimp; Jackson (TN) Rockabillys; Johnstown (PA) Mill Rats; Lafayette (IN) Aviators; Normal (IL) CornBelters; O'Fallon (MO) Hoots; Quincy (IL) Gems; REX (Terre Haute, IN) Baseball; Springfield (IL) Lucky Horseshoes; Thrillsville Thrillbilly's (Marion, IL)

Media Contact

Andrés Tejeda

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Phone: (563) 242-0727 x106

Email address: andrestejeda@lumberkings.com

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Springfield defeats Clinton in only match up of the season.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 7/13/2023

Lucky Horseshoes Luck Out Against LumberKings Comeback Attempt

By: Andrés Tejeda

CLINTON, Iowa - The Clinton LumberKings (5-2) lost to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (7-1) 9-7 at NelsonCorp Field on Thursday afternoon.

The Lucky Horseshoes scored first in the top of the second on an error and then a two RBI double to take a 3-0 lead.

The LumberKings responded with a three run inning of their own with a RBI single by Connor Guisti and a two RBI double by Casen Neumann tied the game 3-3.

Springfield would use the top of the fifth to break open the game. The Lucky Horseshoes would start the scoring with a two RBI single by Brandon Hager followed by an RBI walk, an RBI balk, and a two RBI single by Connor Milton to take a 9-3 lead.

The LumberKings would score a RBI single by Jeremy Conforti in the bottom of the sixth to cut the lead 9-4.

In the bottom of the eighth, Clinton would narrow the lead on a RBI single by Jeremy Figueroa, an RBI single by Guisti and a RBI fielder's choice groundout by Casey Hintz to attempt a comeback with a score of 9-7 going into the ninth. The LumberKings would go down in order in the ninth and take their thrid loss of the second half of the 2023 season.

The Lucky Horseshoes pitcher, Brant Smith, took the win in tonight's ballgame. He threw three and a third inning, allowing four hits, one run, earned, a walk and struck out six batters.

Springfield's starter, Jaden Mathon, would get a no decision for his three and two thirds innings of work, where he would allow four hits, three runs, all earned, five walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton's starter, Brock Reade, would earn a no decision for his two innings of work where he would allow two hits, three runs, one earned, two walks and two strikeouts.

LumberKings' Tyler Stern, would enter and pitch two innings allowing two hits, four runs, all earned, three walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton heads off on a six-game road trip and will stop in five cities. They will go to Alton tomorrow to face off with the River Dragons. Clinton will then have a two game series with the Jackson Rockabillys in Tennessee followed by a one game series in Marion, IL against the Thrillville Thrillbillies. The second half of the trip will take the 'Kings to the Cape Catfish and end in Quincy against the Gems.

First pitch tomorrow is set with Alton at 6:35 p.m.

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About NelsonCorp Wealth Management : NelsonCorp Wealth Management has served the financial needs of others for more than 42 years, growing from three associates in a small Illinois office to 22 team members working in multiple locations. We now oversee branch offices spanning from Illinois to Hawaii. Our growth has allowed us to build a team of professionals with an excellent blend of experience and education so that we can deliver the best possible service to you. Degrees and attainments include CFP®, CPA, MBA, PhD, CLU, ChFC®, RFC®, RICP® along with other highly sought-after industry designations

About the LumberKings The Clinton LumberKings are in their 87th season in operation. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field - a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, over 340 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2023 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com

About the Prospect League: The Prospect League (PL) is an 17-team Collegiate Wood Bat league with teams spread across the Midwest from western Tennessee to western Pennsylvania. Along with the LumberKings, the other teams in the league are: Alton (IL) River Dragons; Burlington (IA) Bees; Cape Girardeau (MO) Catfish; Champion City (Springfield, OH) Kings; Chillicothe (OH) Paints; Danville (IL) Dans; Illinois Valley (Peru, IL) Pistol Shrimp; Jackson (TN) Rockabillys; Johnstown (PA) Mill Rats; Lafayette (IN) Aviators; Normal (IL) CornBelters; O'Fallon (MO) Hoots; Quincy (IL) Gems; REX (Terre Haute, IN) Baseball; Springfield (IL) Lucky Horseshoes; Thrillsville Thrillbilly's (Marion, IL)

Media Contact

Andrés Tejeda

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Phone: (563) 242-0727 x106

Email address: andrestejeda@lumberkings.com

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Springfield defeats Clinton in only match up of the season. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 7/13/2023 Lucky Horseshoes Luck Out Against LumberKings Comeback Attempt â�Š By: Andrés Tejeda CLINTON, Iowa - The Clinton LumberKings (5-2) lost to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (7-1) 9-7 at NelsonCorp Field on Thursday afternoon. The Lucky Horseshoes scored first in the top of the second on an error and then a two RBI double to take a 3-0 lead. The LumberKings responded with a three run inning of their own with a RBI single by Connor Guisti and a two RBI double by Casen Neumann tied the game 3-3. Springfield would use the top of the fifth to break open the game. The Lucky Horseshoes would start the scoring with a two RBI single by Brandon Hager followed by an RBI walk, an RBI balk, and a two RBI single by Connor Milton to take a 9-3 lead. The LumberKings would score a RBI single by Jeremy Conforti in the bottom of the sixth to cut the lead 9-4. In the bottom of the eighth, Clinton would narrow the lead on a RBI single by Jeremy Figueroa, an RBI single by Guisti and a RBI fielder's choice groundout by Casey Hintz to attempt a comeback with a score of 9-7 going into the ninth. The LumberKings would go down in order in the ninth and take their thrid loss of the second half of the 2023 season. The Lucky Horseshoes pitcher, Brant Smith, took the win in tonight's ballgame. He threw three and a third inning, allowing four hits, one run, earned, a walk and struck out six batters. Springfield's starter, Jaden Mathon, would get a no decision for his three and two thirds innings of work, where he would allow four hits, three runs, all earned, five walks and two strikeouts. Clinton's starter, Brock Reade, would earn a no decision for his two innings of work where he would allow two hits, three runs, one earned, two walks and two strikeouts. LumberKings' Tyler Stern, would enter and pitch two innings allowing two hits, four runs, all earned, three walks and two strikeouts. Clinton heads off on a six-game road trip and will stop in five cities. They will go to Alton tomorrow to face off with the River Dragons. Clinton will then have a two game series with the Jackson Rockabillys in Tennessee followed by a one game series in Marion, IL against the Thrillville Thrillbillies. The second half of the trip will take the 'Kings to the Cape Catfish and end in Quincy against the Gems. First pitch tomorrow is set with Alton at 6:35 p.m. ### About NelsonCorp Wealth Management : NelsonCorp Wealth Management has served the financial needs of others for more than 42 years, growing from three associates in a small Illinois office to 22 team members working in multiple locations. We now oversee branch offices spanning from Illinois to Hawaii. Our growth has allowed us to build a team of professionals with an excellent blend of experience and education so that we can deliver the best possible service to you. Degrees and attainments include CFP©, CPA, MBA, PhD, CLU, ChFC©, RFC©, RICP© along with other highly sought-after industry designations About the LumberKings The Clinton LumberKings are in their 87th season in operation. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field - a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, over 340 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2023 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com About the Prospect League: The Prospect League (PL) is an 17-team Collegiate Wood Bat league with teams spread across the Midwest from western Tennessee to western Pennsylvania. Along with the LumberKings, the other teams in the league are: Alton (IL) River Dragons; Burlington (IA) Bees; Cape Girardeau (MO) Catfish; Champion City (Springfield, OH) Kings; Chillicothe (OH) Paints; Danville (IL) Dans; Illinois Valley (Peru, IL) Pistol Shrimp; Jackson (TN) Rockabillys; Johnstown (PA) Mill Rats; Lafayette (IN) Aviators; Normal (IL) CornBelters; O'Fallon (MO) Hoots; Quincy (IL) Gems; REX (Terre Haute, IN) Baseball; Springfield (IL) Lucky Horseshoes; Thrillsville Thrillbilly's (Marion, IL) Media Contact Andrés Tejeda Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Phone: (563) 242-0727 x106 Email address: andrestejeda@lumberkings.com © Copyright 2023 Clinton LumberKings Baseball Club. All rights reserved. Clinton LumberKings | 537 Ball Park Drive, CLINTON, IA 52732 Unsubscribe Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by lumberkings@lumberkings.com powered by Try email marketing for free today!

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Springfield defeats Clinton in only match up of the season.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 7/13/2023

Lucky Horseshoes Luck Out Against LumberKings Comeback Attempt

By: Andrés Tejeda

CLINTON, Iowa - The Clinton LumberKings (5-2) lost to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes (7-1) 9-7 at NelsonCorp Field on Thursday afternoon.

The Lucky Horseshoes scored first in the top of the second on an error and then a two RBI double to take a 3-0 lead.

The LumberKings responded with a three run inning of their own with a RBI single by Connor Guisti and a two RBI double by Casen Neumann tied the game 3-3.

Springfield would use the top of the fifth to break open the game. The Lucky Horseshoes would start the scoring with a two RBI single by Brandon Hager followed by an RBI walk, an RBI balk, and a two RBI single by Connor Milton to take a 9-3 lead.

The LumberKings would score a RBI single by Jeremy Conforti in the bottom of the sixth to cut the lead 9-4.

In the bottom of the eighth, Clinton would narrow the lead on a RBI single by Jeremy Figueroa, an RBI single by Guisti and a RBI fielder's choice groundout by Casey Hintz to attempt a comeback with a score of 9-7 going into the ninth. The LumberKings would go down in order in the ninth and take their thrid loss of the second half of the 2023 season.

The Lucky Horseshoes pitcher, Brant Smith, took the win in tonight's ballgame. He threw three and a third inning, allowing four hits, one run, earned, a walk and struck out six batters.

Springfield's starter, Jaden Mathon, would get a no decision for his three and two thirds innings of work, where he would allow four hits, three runs, all earned, five walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton's starter, Brock Reade, would earn a no decision for his two innings of work where he would allow two hits, three runs, one earned, two walks and two strikeouts.

LumberKings' Tyler Stern, would enter and pitch two innings allowing two hits, four runs, all earned, three walks and two strikeouts.

Clinton heads off on a six-game road trip and will stop in five cities. They will go to Alton tomorrow to face off with the River Dragons. Clinton will then have a two game series with the Jackson Rockabillys in Tennessee followed by a one game series in Marion, IL against the Thrillville Thrillbillies. The second half of the trip will take the 'Kings to the Cape Catfish and end in Quincy against the Gems.

First pitch tomorrow is set with Alton at 6:35 p.m.

###

About NelsonCorp Wealth Management : NelsonCorp Wealth Management has served the financial needs of others for more than 42 years, growing from three associates in a small Illinois office to 22 team members working in multiple locations. We now oversee branch offices spanning from Illinois to Hawaii. Our growth has allowed us to build a team of professionals with an excellent blend of experience and education so that we can deliver the best possible service to you. Degrees and attainments include CFP®, CPA, MBA, PhD, CLU, ChFC®, RFC®, RICP® along with other highly sought-after industry designations

About the LumberKings The Clinton LumberKings are in their 87th season in operation. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field - a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, over 340 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2023 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com

About the Prospect League: The Prospect League (PL) is an 17-team Collegiate Wood Bat league with teams spread across the Midwest from western Tennessee to western Pennsylvania. Along with the LumberKings, the other teams in the league are: Alton (IL) River Dragons; Burlington (IA) Bees; Cape Girardeau (MO) Catfish; Champion City (Springfield, OH) Kings; Chillicothe (OH) Paints; Danville (IL) Dans; Illinois Valley (Peru, IL) Pistol Shrimp; Jackson (TN) Rockabillys; Johnstown (PA) Mill Rats; Lafayette (IN) Aviators; Normal (IL) CornBelters; O'Fallon (MO) Hoots; Quincy (IL) Gems; REX (Terre Haute, IN) Baseball; Springfield (IL) Lucky Horseshoes; Thrillsville Thrillbilly's (Marion, IL)

Media Contact

Andrés Tejeda

Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Phone: (563) 242-0727 x106

Email address: andrestejeda@lumberkings.com

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