Marin Fans 11 Frontier Greys in Evansville Otters 5-2 Win
May 24, 2014 - Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
(EVANSVILLE, INDIANA) - Right-handed pitcher Terance Marin (2-0) struck out a season-high 11 batters as the Evansville Otters (5-3) beat the Frontier Greys 5-2 on Saturday night at historic Bosse Field.
The Otters evened up the series with the victory, and remain in first place in the Frontier League East Division.
Marin began the game by striking out the first three batters looking on his way to his second win in as many starts.
The Otters kept the game scoreless in the second inning when Ellison led off with a walk, moved to second on a wild pitch but was thrown out at the plate by outfielder Chris Elder to end the frame.
Evansville responded against Greys righty Kyle Blair with a John Schultz two run home run in the third. Ahead 2-0, the Otters tacked on another run later in the inning when they had first and third with one out. Elder hit a ground ball to the right side of the mound but Blair threw wildly to the plate. It allowed Evansville to score an extra run and go ahead 3-0.
Marin yielded a solo home run to Joe Rapp in the fourth inning but Evansville's outfielder Chris Sweeney followed with a home run in the bottom of the inning.
Ahead 4-1, Evansville increased their lead with a wild pitch in the sixth inning.
After scoring a run in the seventh, the Greys brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth only to see Otters reliever Jose Velez get a flyout to end the inning. Closer Orlando Santos retired all three batters he faced in the ninth to preserve the 5-2 victory.
Evansville goes for the series win on Sunday night against the Frontier Greys. Otters RHP Robert Ramer (2-0, 2.35 ERA) will be facing Greys righty Patrick Lowery (0-1, 6.75 ERA). It is Eastland Mall Memorial Day Weekend with first pitch set for 5:05 pm CT.
Fans can visit EvansvilleOtters.com for more information on upcoming promotions and information on the team. To purchase tickets, fans can contact the Evansville Otters front office at 812-435-8686.
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