Early Offense Not Enough in Rain-Shortened Finale
July 6, 2025 - Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Evansville Otters (21-29) fell in the series finale against the Schaumburg Boomers (31-20) in a rain-shortened game, 4-3.
Evansville once again started off strong with their offense. They had three straight hits to begin the game, including a Pavin Parks RBI single to begin the scoring. Graham Brown had a two-run single later in the inning to make the lead 3-0.
Joan Gonzalez started for the first time as an Otter and as a professional. He had a strong first inning, throwing a scoreless frame.
In the second, a solo home run put the Boomers on the board for the first time. The next inning, a two-run shot tied the game 3-3.
It would stay that way until the sixth. Schaumburg scored on an RBI single to take the lead for the first time. After the conclusion of the sixth inning, a rain delay was called.
After approximately 45 minutes the game was continued. It didn't last long as after a scoreless seventh from both teams, the rain returned with a vengeance in the eighth and washed out both teams.
With the game being past the fifth, it was finalised as a 4-3 win for Schaumburg.
Both David Mendham and Dennis Pierce extended their double digit on-base streaks. Pierce is now at 11, while Mendham is at 15.
The Otters begin a three-game midweek series against the division leading Washington Wild Things on Tuesday at 10:35 a.m. ET.
All games can be heard on 96.9 WYIR and the Otters Digital Network and can be viewed live on the HomeTeam Network.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up to date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call (812) 435-8686.
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