FL Evansville Otters

Moran, bats propel Rascals to 8-3 win

Published on September 3, 2010 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release


(O'Fallon, Missouri) - The River City Rascals rallied early and received strong pitching from Gary Moran in an 8-3 win over the Evansville Otters on Friday night.

Otters outfielder Vinnie Scarduzio doubled home the first run against Moran and Derek Wiley followed with an RBI single for a 2-0 lead.

River City rallied right back on a Stephen Holdren single to pull within a run. Chad Maddox then drove in another pair on a single for the 3-2 edge.

The Rascals scored another three runs in the second inning to knock out Nick Sottung and build a 6-2 advantage.

River City added another pair of runs late as the team defeated Evansville 8-3.

Gary Moran (10-4 ) earns the win after allowing two runs in 6 23 innings. Nick Sottung (6-4) takes the loss after throwing two innings and giving up six runs.

River City is 55-38 after the win. Evansville has now lost six straight games as the Otters are 35-57 this season.

The teams meet again tomorrow in the middle game of the series at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM CDT.




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