CornBelters Explode in 2 Big Innings in Win over Freedom
Published on August 6, 2015 under Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
FLORENCE, Ky. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, exploded with big fourth and eighth innings and captured a 9-1 win over the Florence Freedom on Thursday at UC Health Stadium.
The CornBelters broke through with a six-run fourth inning, batting 11 men against Freedom starter Tony Vocca. Belters RBIs came from Cameron Monger, Mark Micowski, Santiago Chirino, Aaron Dudley and a two-run double by Sam Judah.
The Freedom answered in their fourth inning when Frazier Hall drew a lead-off walk, went to second on another base on balls, stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly to deep center by Ozzy Gonzalez to cut the Belters lead to 6-1.
The Belters added insurance with a delayed steal of home by Jason Merjano in the eighth inning followed by an RBI single from Chirino to score Micowski from second base and a bases-loaded walk to Richard Lucas for a 9-1 advantage.
Jake Negrete (1-0) earned the win with four innings of relief. Vocca (3-2) received the loss.
The CornBelters return home Friday for a big series against West-leading Rockford to begin a nine-game home stand. Right-handers Robert Baroniel (1-2, 3.55 ERA) for Normal and Kyle Hassna (8-2, 2.49) for Rockford are the projected starting pitchers. CEFCU Fireworks Friday features a post-game sky show. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. with broadcast time on WEZC-FM 95.9 and WJBC.com at 6:20.
THE NIBLET: The CornBelters return home August 7 to begin a nine-game activity-filled home stand! For details, visit Facebook, Twitter (@normal_baseball) and www.normalbaseball.com. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact the CornBelters today at (309) 454-2255 (BALL) or stop by the Mid-Illini Credit Union Box Office at The Corn Crib during normal business hours.
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