Molinari's Blast Lifts Grizzlies to Win Over Rascals
June 2, 2002 - Frontier League (FL)
Gateway Grizzlies News Release
James Molinari's two-run home run in the seventh inning gave the Grizzlies a 3-1 lead, and they held on for a 3-2 win over the River City Rascals at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O'Fallon, MO. The win was just the fifth in 14 tries against the Rascals.
The Grizzlies improve to 2-3 on the year, while River City drops to 3-2.
Layne Meyer started and picked up the win for the Grizzlies. Meyer went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two runs, both earned on just four hits. He struck out seven while walking just a single batter. Meyer is now 1-0 on the season. Matt Smith picked up his second save, pitching a perfect ninth inning.
Marc Nuebauer took the loss in relief for River City. Nuebauer gave up two runs in an inning and one-third.
The Grizzlies and Rascals will continue the Sonic Crosstown Clash tomorrow night with the third game of the three-game series. Kyle Yost goes for the Grizzlies.
Frontier League Stories from June 2, 2002
- Molinari's Blast Lifts Grizzlies to Win Over Rascals - Gateway Grizzlies
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