Four Bombs Propel Washington Over Sliders

Published on July 26, 2009 under Frontier League (FL)
Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti News Release


The Washington Wild Things pounded out four homers on way to beating the Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti 6-4 at CONSOL Energy Park.

Zack Pace leadoff the game with a walk, and later scored to give the Sliders an early 1-0 lead. The lead wouldn't last though, as Ernie Banks hit a three-run homer in Washington's first at bats.

Midwest's Bryan Bonner tied the game in the fourth on a two-run single. Once again, Washington answered the Sliders scoring with a home run, making the score 4-3 Wild Things after four.

Banks hit another bomb in the fifth, along with Chris Sidick putting Washington up 6-3.

Kyle Wink made the start for Midwest giving up all six runs and receiving the loss after pitching only 4 2/3 innings. Brian McCullough got the win pitching six innings allowing three runs on three hits.

Monday's game will begin at 7:05 p.m. as the Sliders will look to even out the series with Washington.

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