Aviators Top Miners 2-0 to Win 7th Straight
May 22, 2015 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford Aviators News Release
The Rockford Aviators (7-0) extended their season opening winning streak to seven consecutive games by defeating the Southern Illinois Miners 2-0 Friday night at Rent One Park in Marion, IL.
Tanner Witt drove in the game's only runs with a two run single in the third inning. Righthander Tony Rizzotti (1-0) posted the win by shutting out the Miners on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts over five innings. Four relievers combined to shut down the Miners (5-2) after that, with Michael Schaub pitching the ninth inning to record his second save of the season. Schaub was able to work his way out of a jam in which the Miners put the tying runs in scoring position with two outs before Marquis Riley grounded out to end the game. Miguel Ramirez (0-2) took the loss for Southern Illinois despite yielding just two runs on four hits in 5.2 innings.
The two teams play the middle game of a three game series Saturday night (6:05 pm CT) at Rent One Park. After concluding the series on Sunday (5:05 pm CT), the Aviators return home to open a six game home stand versus the Joliet Slammers on Tuesday night, May 26 at 6:35 pm at Aviators Stadium in Loves Park, IL. Fans can order tickets and listen to all games online at rockfordaviators.com. Call the Aviators office at 815-885-2255 for more information.
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