Evansville Comeback Falls Short In 10-7 Loss
Published on May 29, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
(EVANSVILLE, Ind.) - The Gateway Grizzlies defeated the Evansville Otters 10-7 on Saturday night at Bosse Field.
Gateway has now won back to back games in this series and will try for a sweep on Sunday afternoon.
The Otters started with the 1-0 lead on an RBI groundout from catcher Billy Killian but the Grizzlies surged back.
Gateway took advantage of an error in the field as catcher Landon Hernandez walked with the bases loaded to tie the game. Outfielder Joe Agreste then hit a grand slam off Evansville starter Mike Anton to right field as the Grizzlies pulled ahead 5-1.
Billy Killian then plated another run on a groundout again as Evansville cut the deficit down to three runs but Gateway rallied once again.
The Grizzlies scored four more runs in the 6th inning on their way to the victory.
Evansville clawed back for a few runs over the final innings before losing 10-7.
Catcher Billy Killian finished 1 for 4 with three runs batted in as outfielder Greg Alexander recorded two hits and had two runs scored as well.
Grizzlies starter Josh Whitlock (1-1) received the win after allowing 5 runs (2 earned) over 6 2/3 innings. The loss goes to lefty Mike Anton (0-1), who gave up 7 runs (2 earned) in his first start of the season.
Gateway is now 4-4 following the win as Evansville falls to 1-7.
The Grizzlies and Otters will close out the three game series tomorrow afternoon at Bosse Field. Right-hander Kyle Barry (1-0, 3.00 ERA) starts for Evansville as he will be opposed by fellow righty Adrian Garza (0-1, 14.55 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. as the weekend of games are sponsored by Eastland Mall and G.D. Ritzy's. Stop by any location tomorrow for a free ticket to the game.
For more information on America's game and Evansville's team, please visit the Otters' official website at http://www.evansvilleotters.com . Fans can also call the team's front office at (812) 435-8686 about ticket information and any upcoming promotions.
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