CornBelters Win Pitchers' Duel over Freedom
August 11, 2015 - Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, made a pair of first-inning runs hold up in a pitcher's duel with the Florence Freedom in a 2-0 win on Tuesday night at the Corn Crib.
The lone runs were scored when Aaron Dudley hit a single into center field bringing in both Mark Micowski and Santiago Chirino to give the Belters a 2-0 lead.
In the eighth inning Belters starter Chris Carmain (5-2) came off the mound as Cole Brocker took his place. Carmain's final line included seven innings, six hits, three walks and a season-high nine strikeouts.
Freedom starter Chuck Weaver (5-4) also ended his night in the eighth inning. Weaver pitched seven innings while allowing seven hits and striking out six without a walk.
The Belters (42-31) take over sole possession of first place in the Frontier League West Division and take on the Freedom (34-39) in Game 2 of the series on Wednesday night at 6:35 at the Corn Crib. Rob Blanc (1-0, 3.14 ERA) takes the ball for the Belters while the Freedom counter with Jeremy Gooding (5-3, 2.02) in a match-up of right-handers. Broadcast time on WEZC-FM 95.9 and WJBC.com is 6:20 with listen links found on Facebook, Twitter (@normal_baseball) and www.normalbaseball.com.
THE NIBLET: The CornBelters continue the home stand through Sunday, featuring St. Jude Night on Friday and Blackhawks Night on Saturday! For 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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