QUINCY, Ill. — The Clinton LumberKings (31-15, 13-8) squeaked out a win on the road over the Quincy Doggy Paddlers (15-32, 6-18) on Wednesday night.
A rough bottom of the first from the LumberKings pitching staff gave the Doggy Paddlers the lead after two bases loaded walks made it a 2-0 game.
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