Otters Come up One Run Shy of Miners
May 3, 2019 - Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- In the annual Jacob's Village benefit exhibition game Friday night at Bosse Field, the Miners were able to edge the Otters by one run, winning 3-2.
Both teams were able to get on the scoreboard in the first inning. First baseman Chris Iriart led off the game with a two-run home run to give the Miners a 2-0 lead.
The Otters scored one run in the bottom of the first when Carlos Castro smacked an RBI double to right field, scoring J.J. Gould to make the score 2-1.
Castro would tie the game at two in the bottom of the third inning on a throwing error by Miners shortstop Bryant Flete, allowing Gould to score again.
The game would remain scoreless until the top of the sixth inning. With the bases loaded on a 2-2 count, the Miners would grab a 3-2 lead on a wild pitch thrown by Otters pitcher Jake Welch.
The Otters had a chance in the eighth inning to tie the game, but could not advance a runner on third base with two outs.
The Otters will travel to Paducah, Ky. to face the Miners in another exhibition. First pitch is at 7:00 p.m. CT at Brooks Stadium.
The Otters will open the 25th season celebration against the Southern Illinois Miners on May 10 at Bosse Field.
To purchase a season ticket or group outing package, call (812) 435-8686 or visit the Bosse Field front office at 23 Don Mattingly Way, Evansville, Ind. The front office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Evansville Otters are the 2006 and 2016 Frontier League champions.
The Otters play all home games at historic Bosse Field, located at 23 Don Mattingly Way in Evansville, Ind. Stay up-to-date with the Evansville Otters by visiting evansvilleotters.com, or follow the Otters on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more information, visit evansvilleotters.com or call 812-435-8686.
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