Aviators Fall to Grizzlies 14-9
July 10, 2014 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford Aviators News Release
LOVES PARK, IL- The Rockford Aviators (21-25) presented by Pearson, fell to the Gateway Grizzlies (33-16) in a high scoring affair, 14-9.
Cole Green got the start for the Aviators. His night ended after just facing two batters when a ball ball hit him in his throwing shoulder off the bat of Madison Beaird. The Grizzlies scored six runs on five hits to give them a 6-0 advantage after the first inning.
The Grizzlies added insult to injury in the second inning. Michael Wing hit a grand slam and T.J. Bennett followed with a solo shot of his own which increased the Grizzlies lead to 11-0.
The Aviators were not going to go down without a fight. In the bottom of the second the Aviators put six runs of their own on the board. The Aviators runs were highlighted by Kalaika Kahoohalahala who hit a 2-run double and Edgar Corcino who hit a 2-run single. The six-run hitting cut the Grizzlies lead to 11-6.
The Grizzlies scored again the fourth inning when Ben Waldrip grounded out but brought in a run to increase the Grizzlies lead to 12-6. The Aviators added a run of their own in the bottom half of the inning which made the score 12-7.
The Grizzlies continued to show off their bats in the seventh inning. A pair of RBI doubles increased their lead to 14-7.
The Aviators tried to rally back in the ninth. Brian Bistagne hit a infield single that scored a run. Kahoohalahala followed up with RBI single of his own. That was the final run scored in the game as the Aviators lost 14-9.
The Aviators will start their series with the Frontier Greys tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m. Fans will want to come out to the ball park for the double header that will be followed by the best FIREWORKS show in Rockford! Four lucky fans will also receive a FREE $25 gas card from our friends at Sam's Club!
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