The win streak ended at six games for the LumberKings on Thursday night. Clinton entered the ninth inning with a four-run lead only to give up five runs to the Normal CornBelters, who won 8-7.
The squad from Illinois improved to 7-12 on the season. Clinton fell to 13-6.
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