CornBelters Passed by Bums
August 21, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, fell 9-6 to Traverse City after a late comeback by the Beach Bums. Traverse City's Jake Sabol (2-0) took the win while Matt Mueller received his eighth save. Normal's Kyle DiMartino (1-2) is credited with the loss.
For the first time in ten games, it was the opposing team that scored first with two runs in the first inning. Traverse City scored when Ryan Still hit a single and was brought home with a two out home run by Chase Burch, the first home run to hit the batter's eye and only the second home run to centerfield in Corn Crib history.
The CornBelters responded with runs of their own when Jesse Olivar hit a triple and came home on a ground out by Tyler Wiesemeyer. Pat McKenna reached first after a Traverse City error and crossed the plate when Steven Felix hit his 11th home run of the season, gaining the lead 3-2.
Normal pulled ahead even further in the fifth inning, adding three more runs to their lead. McKenna started off the scoring with a single, followed by a base hit by Steven Felix. Ernie Banks scored McKenna with a double, leaving Felix at third base. Felix came home with a double by Sam Judah. Randy Wells finished off the inning with a sacrifice fly to bring home Banks, giving the 'Belters a 6-2 advantage.
Traverse City loaded the bases in the eighth inning after a CornBelters' error and scored two on a single by Burch. Two more runs crossed the plate on a double by Jeff Flagg, tying the score at 6-6. The Beach Bums took a 7-6 lead after a sacrifice fly brought home Jeff Flagg to end the scoring of the inning.
The Beach Bums added some insurance in the ninth inning when Kyle Eveland hit a lead off home run. Another run followed when Jose Vargas singled home, leaving the final score at 9-6.
The series will continue tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Corn Crib. The 'Belters will put right-handed pitcher Drew Provence (5-2, 3.59 ERA) on the hill to face Traverse City's right-hander Brooks Belter (9-2, 3.46 ERA).
Bring your dog to the ballpark & also enjoy $1 hot dogs! The dog with the best pet trick will win $100!
The Normal CornBelters are teaming up with local sponsors to honor service men and women who have helped protect America's freedom. We will be holding our third annual Armed Forces Night and inviting service men and women in for a no cost patriotic themed evening. And, thanks to Woith Insurance, you can't lose with the 50/50 Raffle! Any raffle ticket purchase of $5 or more is insured for $2.50.
Every Wednesday home game, the first 100 Meijer customers to present a Meijer receipt (dated May-August 2012) at the Corn Crib Box Office (day-of-game only) will receive four FREE Lawn Seat tickets to the game that night! Further, one lucky fan will receive a FREE $100 gift card, courtesy of Meijer.
Non-profit Wednesday is a perfect way to help you raise awareness and fundraise for your non-profit organization at the Corn Crib! For more information contact the CornBelters at (309) 454-2255 (BALL), or stop by the Corn Crib administrative office during normal business hours.
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