RiverHawks Walk In Winning Run

Published on August 14, 2004 under Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release


O'FALLON, Mo. –The Rockford RiverHawks walked in the winning run as the River City Rascals won 3-2 Saturday night.

River City scored first in the bottom of the first inning when Mike Madrid hit a RBI double making the score 1-0.

Aaron McEachran led off the second inning with a double. McEachran later scored on a RBI ground out by Ryan Larson that tied the game at one. Ben Fjelland hit a RBI double in the fourth inning that gave the RiverHawks a 2-1 lead.

River City tied the game in the seventh inning when Jon Williams hit a RBI double.

River City took the lead when Derrick Ellison walked Mikela Olsen with the bases loaded in the eighth inning.

Joe Thatcher (1-2) got the win in relief for River City. Ellison (1-2) took the loss for the RiverHawks.

The series wraps Sunday at 6:05. The ‘Hawks return home for the finals of Rockford Idol, sponsored by Al Grace Appliance and Manley Motors, Monday at 7:05. Call (815) 964-2255 for tickets.



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