Otters Move into First Place with Four Home Run Game
Published on July 27, 2014 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
(EVANSVILLE, INDIANA) - The Evansville Otters (37-22) used a four home run game to top Washington 9-3 and tie the Wild Things for first place in the East Division.
The four home runs tie a season-high for Evansville and also secured the Otters fourth straight win. Evansville is now 0.004 percentage points ahead of Washington for first place with a doubleheader between the two teams on Monday night at Bosse Field.
The Otters started the scoring early with a leadoff home run from outfielder John Schultz. It was his sixth home run of the season and the first of five times he would reach base in the game. Up 1-0, Evansville also got a home run from All-star designated hitter Shayne Houck later in the inning. It was his 14th of the season, tied for sixth most in franchise single-season history.
Down 2-0, Washington rallied back to score a pair of runs in the second inning against Evansville starter Taylor Dennis. The right-hander went 6.0 innings in the game, allowing three runs (one earned) for the win. Evansville aided Dennis with another multi-homer inning in the third. Outfielder Chris Sweeney hit a solo home run to left field for the 3-2 lead. It was his 12th home run this season, ninth most in single-season franchise history. Shortstop Phillip Wilson added to the home run barrage with a three-run shot later in the inning.
Leading 6-2, Evansville plated another run in the fourth and two more in the fifth as part of the win.
Houck had two hits and a season-high three runs scored in the game. Schultz finished with three hits in the victory.
Evansville will now go for sole possession of first place in the East Division on Monday night in a doubleheader sponsored by Carson's Brewery. The Otters and Wild Things will play two, seven-inning games. It is also $1 peanuts night at Bosse Field. Game one will feature Washington left-hander Zach LeBarron and Evansville lefty Blake Monar (1-3, 6.44). The Otters have not named their game two starter. Washington will have right-hander Troy Marks (1-0, 1.68). First pitch is 5:35 pm CDT. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 812-435-8686. The game will also be broadcast live on WUEV 91.5 FM. Play by play announcer Mike Radomski and color commentator Bill McKeon have the call beginning at 5:15 pm CDT.
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