Railsplitters shutout Clinton 3-0

[May 09, 2026]   Kane Komnick and Tate Aue combined to throw a shutout Friday evening as the Lincoln Railsplitters defeated the Clinton Maroons 3-0 at Mike Curry Field.

 

Komnick started the game and threw three innings, allowing three hits. He walked four and struck out two.

Aue pitched the final four innings, allowing one hit and striking out one.

It was an excellent outing by both pitchers.

The Railsplitters scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning without even getting a hit. Karson Komnick was hit by a pitch to lead the inning off for the Railsplitters. Austin Lucas reached on an error and after a fly out by Grady Rutledge, Owen Comstock walked to load the bases. Bryce Vlahovich was hit by a pitch to force in the first run and Chase March followed with a grounder to second that scored the next run.

Lincoln’s 2-0 lead was secure until the fourth inning, when Lincoln added one more run. Tate Aue started the inning with a single and one out later Kane Komnick belted a double to left field. Aue scored on the hit and the Railsplitters lead increased to 3-0.

Lincoln had five hits versus the Maroons.

Owen Comstock, Bryce Vlahovich, Tate Aue, Cooper Koehler and Kane Komnick each had one hit for the Railsplitters.

Brock Wilson was the losing pitcher. He threw six innings, giving up five hits and three runs. Only one run was earned. He walked three and struck out three.

Lincoln (16-8) will host Rantoul Monday at 4:30 p.m. for Senior Night.

 

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