Miners Explode Late to Beat CornBelters
Published on June 3, 2017 under Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, surrendered all of the opponent's runs in the seventh and eighth innings and lost to the Southern Illinois Miners 10-8 on Friday night at the Corn Crib.
The CornBelters started the scoring in the opening frame on a three-run drive to the right field berm by Aaron Dudley for an early 3-0 lead.
Normal extended the lead in the sixth inning when Justin Fletcher fisted a single to center field to score Diego Cedeno from third base.
The Miners exploded for eight runs in the seventh inning to take an 8-4 lead, aided by an error on a sacrifice bunt attempt plus an RBI single by Joel McKeithan, a two-run triple by Craig Massey and a tie-breaking sacrifice fly by Nolan Earley, capped by a monstrous three-run homer by Justin Chigbogu nearly to the sidewalk above the right field berm and main gate steps.
Southern Illinois poured it on in the eighth inning on a misplayed fly ball double to left by Earley and a fielder's choice to a drawn-in infield by Ryan Lashley that scored Massey on a hook slide at the plate for a 10-4 lead.
The Belters got one run back in their eighth inning when Dudley doubled and scored on two fielder's choices with the RBI credited to Diego Cedeno. Dudley clubbed his second home run of the night, a three-run drive to right, with two outs in the ninth inning for the final score.
Kyle Tinius (2-0) struck out all four batters he faced to pick up the win in relief. Brandon Maddern (0-1) took the loss.
The series continues on Saturday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch at the Corn Crib. Charlie Gillies (1-0, 3.54 ERA) starts on the mound for Normal while the Miners counter with Payton Lobdell (1-2, 8.59) in a match-up of right-handers. The game can be heard on WJBC.com beginning at 6:20 with listen links also at normalbaseball.com. Saturday is Superhero Night and State Farm Saturday with discounted tickets for agents, employees and policy holders.
Stay social with the CornBelters at http://twitter.com/normal_baseball, http://www.facebook.com/CornBelters and http://www.youtube.com/normal CornBelters .
This Weekend
The boys are back in town Tonight for game two of a three series versus the Southern Illinois Miners.
It's Super hero night. Come out the meet some of you favorite super hero characters, they will be on the concourse for pictures and signing autographs, the minions may make an appearance as well. It's also a State Farm Saturday! All State Farm employees & policyholders can purchase tickets at 1/2 price, from the Mid-Illini Credit Union box office located at the Corn Crib.
Sunday is Youth baseball night, your little leaguer will receive free admission when they wear their uniform. Don't forget Sunday's are dog days, bring your furry friend and enjoy the game with man's best friend from the lawn. Tickets Start at just $5.
THE NIBLET: Additional reserved seats are now available for the Toby Keith Concert on June 29th. Call the Mid-Illini Credit Union Box office at 309-454-2255 for more information.
FIRST SATURDAY (AND WEEKEND) SPECIAL
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June 4, the CornBelters will be running a first weekend of June special that can only be purchased by phone at 309-454-BALL (2255) or at the Mid-Illini Credit Union Box Office at The Corn Crib located at 1000 W Raab Road in Normal.
For only $12 fans will receive a Reserved Box Seat, one Original Gondola, one bag of BeerNuts, and one beverage of their choice (soda, water, or draft beer).
Offer valid only for the day of the game purchased. Limited to games on June 3 & 4, 2017.
Belter Calendar
SAT. JUNE 3
vs. Southern Illinois
Gates Open: 5:35 PM
First Pitch: 6:35 PM
BUY TIX
SUN. JUNE 4
vs. Southern Illinois
Gates Open: 3:35 PM
First Pitch: 4:35 PM
BUY TIX
THURS. JUNE 29
Toby Keith Live
Feat. Colt Ford & Drew Baldridge
The Corn Crib
Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:00 PM
BUY TIX
JULY 28-29
MCO Legends Game
The Corn Crib
Reception Starts: 7:00 PM
Game Starts: 5:00 PM
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