The Baseball Times
May 8th, 1884
Clements Shines as Timberjacks Defeat Stallions
The New York Timberjacks surged past the Philadelphia Stallions with a 5-3 victory at Stallions Park, thanks to an outstanding performance by catcher Jack Clements. The 20-year-old phenom went a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate, driving in two runs and sparking the Timberjacks' offense.
Clements' impressive day included a single in the 2nd inning, an RBI double in the 4th, another RBI double in the 5th, a single in the 7th, and yet another double in the 9th. His efforts were instrumental in the Timberjacks' triumph over the Stallions.
Thus far this season, Clements has been hitting .286 with 1 home run and 5 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a rising star in the league.