
Clinton takes early lead, holds on for series win
August 19, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release
The Clinton LumberKings scored two early runs and never looked back in a 5-2 win Friday night over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Alliant Energy Field in Clinton, Iowa.
Clinton took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning when Kalian Sams (2-for-3) doubled to score Kevin Rivers. Later in the inning, John Hicks (1-for-4) singled to score Sams. The LumberKings scored three more times and held on for the win.
The River Bandits collected only two runs on five hits Friday night. Quad Cities score two runs in the fourth inning when Geoff Klein (3-for-4) doubled to score Cody Stanley (1-for-4). Later in the inning Packy Elkins (0-for-2) walked to score Edgar Lara (0-for-3).
Boone Whiting (L, 3-2) went five innings and allowed three runs on eight hits in the loss.
Anthony Fernandez (W, 6-3) picked up the win when he went five innings and allowed two runs on four hits. Jonathan Arias (S, 8) went two hitless innings and picked up his eighth save.
The River Bandits return home tomorrow to take on the Beloit Snappers at Modern Woodmen Park on a River Bandits umbrella giveaway sponsored by Rudy's Tacos. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.
UP NEXT: The River Bandits are back in the playoffs for the second straight year. Ticket prices for postseason games remain the same as regular season tickets. Playoff tickets can be purchased online, in person or by phone at (563) 3-BANDIT. Regular season group rates still apply for postseason games. Call a River Bandits group representative to lock-in your group night with playoff flavor.
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