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Grizzlies Scrape Windy City 10-3

August 24, 2023 - Frontier League (FL)
Windy City ThunderBolts News Release


SAUGET, IL- The Windy City ThunderBolts fell to the Gateway Grizzlies 10-3 Thursday night at Grizzlies Ballpark.

Windy City (36-50) surrendered a six run frame in the second inning, dealing a blow that lingered throughout the evening.

Gateway (53-33) busted open the ball game with an RBI single by Cole Brannen struck there first run to cross home plate for a 1-0 Grizzlies lead. Clint Freeman knocked an RBI double making it 2-0.

In the bottom of the second inning, Eric Rivera doubled home another run collecting a 3-0 Grizzles lead.

Paul Coumoulos drove an RBI single in the top of the third, cutting the Gateway lead to 3-1.

The Grizzlies tacked on another run from an RBI single from DJ Stewart in the bottom of the third. Next to the plate, Willie Estrada drove in two more runs giving the Grizzlies a 6-1 cushion.

The Bolts struck in the sixth via a Will Riley RBI single. A passed ball made it 6-3.

Kyle Gaedele nailed a three run home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Grizzlies went back to back slugging a solo home run from DJ Stewart win the next at bat making it 10-3.

Bolts starting pitcher Adrian Reese (0-5) threw 2.2 IP enduring nine hits over five earned runs while walking one and striking out two. Tyler LaPorte and Carsie Walker each threw 1.1 of scoreless ball

Catcher Jonathan Waite tossed a spotless eighth inning. Jake Boone, Peyton Isaacson, and Junior Martina, and Bren Spillane had hits in the loss.

The Bolts are back in action Friday night at Ozinga Field Friday against the Joliet Slammers at 6:35 CT. Windy City RHP Garrett Christman (7-4, 2.88) v TBA.

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