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LumberKings Shutout Reigning League Champions on Opening Day
Jaqson Tejada earns the win with a solid pitching performance! LumberKings defeat 2024 Prospect League champions in Opening Day matchup

Andrés Tejeda
May 27, 20252 min read


Pistol Shrimp Win Northwest Division Title Over LumberKings
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp clinched the 2024 Prospect League Northwest Division title with a 3-0 victory over the Clinton LumberKings on Thursday night at Schweickert Stadium.

Andrés Tejeda
Aug 1, 20242 min read


LumberKings Clinch 2024 2nd Half Northwest Division Championship in Sweep Over Bees
Productive bats lead the LumberKings to a sweep and a playoff berth to the 2024 Prospect League Playoffs in back-to-back years for the first time in Prospect League history and the first time since the 2010-2013 season that the LumberKings have made consecutive playoff appearances during their time in minor league baseball.

Andrés Tejeda
Jul 31, 20243 min read


LumberKings 10-Run Rule the Pistol Shrimp; Magic Number - 1
The Clinton LumberKings (17-10) delivered a dominant performance against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp (17-11), securing a decisive 17-7 victory on Monday night at NelsonCorp Field.

Andrés Tejeda
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Noah Thein Ties Game in Second Inning, Pistol Shrimp Hit Parade Lead to Win
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp (11-6) triumphed over the Clinton LumberKings (8-6) with a final score of 8-4.

Andrés Tejeda
Jul 17, 20242 min read


LumberKings Win Game One, Shadflies Drop Game Two to Pistol Shrimp
The Clinton LumberKings faced off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp in a doubleheader Thursday night at NelsonCorp Field, with each team taking home a win.

Andrés Tejeda
Jul 12, 20242 min read


LumberKings Split Doubleheader with Pistol Shrimp
In the first game of the doubleheader at Schweickert Stadium, which resumed play in the bottom of the third inning on June 25, the Clinton LumberKings delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp 10-3.

Andrés Tejeda
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Elotes Win Final Game of the First Half, Second Half Title in Sight
The Clinton Elotes (15-11) won 9-6 against the O'Fallon Hoots (17-11) on Sunday afternoon at NelsonCorp Field snapping a three-game losing streak, the longest such streak of the season.

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Ben Swails' Two-Run Homer Propels Giants to Victory, Playoff Hopes Stay Alive
The Clinton Giants (14-8) dominated the Normal CornBelters (10-15) 12-7 on Thursday night at NelsonCorp Field, securing a much-needed victory in their race to clinch the first half of the Northwest Division and a spot in the playoffs. The LumberKings are now a half-game behind the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Clinton Giants Game Suspended Due to Weather
Tonight's ball game between the Clinton Giants and Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at NelsonCorp Field has been suspended due to inclement weather.

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 20, 20241 min read


LumberKings Ninth Inning Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Pistol Shrimp
In a tightly contested game at Schweickert Stadium on Tuesday night, the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp (12-6) defeated the Clinton LumberKings (11-6) with a final score of 4-3.A late comeback attempt by the LumberKings fell short after RJ Sherwood's two-run homer.

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 18, 20242 min read


LumberKings Fall to Pistol Shrimp in Extra Innings
PERU, Ill. – The Clinton LumberKings (4-3) lost 11-10 in extra innings to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp (7-3) at Schweickert Stadium on Friday night. The LumberKings trailed 7-4 early in the game before taking a 10-7 lead in the top of the fifth. However, they could not hold the lead as the Pistol Shrimp rallied back to tie the game at 10 runs a side to ultimately take a walk-off win in extra innings. Clinton plated four runs in the top of the fourth inning with a two-RBI

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Jimmy Burke Earns Win in his Return to Clinton, Strikes Out Six Batters
CLINTON, Iowa – The Clinton LumberKings (3-0) tie a franchise record for the best start to a season in franchise history with a 5-2 victory over the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp (3-2) on Saturday night at NelsonCorp Field. Only the 2004, 2009 and 2021 Clinton baseball organizations have started a season 3-0 before tonight's victory. Jimmy Burke returned for his third season with the Clinton LumberKings and earned the win in his 2024 debut. With a quality start from Burke an

Andrés Tejeda
Jun 2, 20242 min read


LumberKings Take Back the Lead, Earn Dramatic 12-10 Victory over Pistol Shrimp
PERU, Ill. – The Clinton LumberKings defeated the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Schwiekert Stadium, 12-10 on Friday night. This ended a franchise-best three-game winning streak to start the Pistol Shrimp's season. The LumberKings trailed for most of the game 3-2 until a seven-run sixth inning put Clinton ahead 9-3. Illinois Valley retaliated in the bottom of that inning with five runs of their own to make it 9-8. The LumberKings did find some insurance in the top of the se

Andrés Tejeda
May 31, 20242 min read


Prospect League Releases 2024 Season Schedule
CLINTON, Iowa - The Prospect League released all 18 organizations' 2024 Season Schedules on January 4, 2024. The LumberKings schedule...

Andrés Tejeda
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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