Comeback hopes crushed in loss to Clinton

Blake Burns connects for the grounder to advance base runners.

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent

BRODHEAD — A late rally came up just short as Clinton beat Brodhead-Juda 9-8 in a Rock Valley south tilt last Thursday.

Clinton drew first blood, taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the second. Brodhead-Juda starter ace Tyler Hoesly never got into a rhythm as he fell behind a lot of hitters.   Collin Warpula was plunked with a pitch, and Dylan Connors drew a walk with one out.  Pick up this week’s print edition for full story…….