FL Evansville Otters

Otters Going for Series Win vs. Rascals on Sunday

Published on August 10, 2014 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release


(EVANSVILLE INDIANA) - The Evansville Otters (44-27) continue a six-game homestand with the middle game of the series against the River City Rascals (44-29) on Sunday night.

First pitch is set for 5:05 pm CDT at historic Bosse Field in Evansville Indiana. Fans can call 812-435-8686 to purchase tickets.

Fans not going to the game can listen live on WUEV 91.5 FM and WUEV.org . Play by play announcer Mike Radomski and color commentator Bill McKeon will have the call beginning at 4:45 pm CDT.

It is Kenny Kent Chevrolet Night and Otters Selfie Sunday.

Evansville will have RHP Edgar Lopez on the mound making his professional debut against River City righty Kyle Brady (0-3, 6.06 ERA).

The Otters won the first game of the series against River City with a 10-4 victory on Saturday night. Evansville struck out 15 River City hitters on the night including 11 from starter Preston Olson. Infielder Shayne Houck was 3-for-4 with three runs batted in.

River City leads the overall series matchup 86-73 but Evansville has won three of four meetings this season and 12 of the last 13 meetings overall.

The Otters had three players in the Frontier League All-Star game on July 16. 3B Shayne Houck started the contest going 2-for-2. Nik Balog pinch hit and played first base, going 0-for-1 with a walk. Josh Allen finished the night 0-for-2 as a defensive replacement and second baseman.

Houck is on a 10 game hitting streak for the Otters. Outfielder Jeremy Nowak has hit safely in six straight. Outfielder John Schultz is on a five game hitting streak.

The Otters are 24-14 at home this season and 3-1 on the current homestand.




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