FL Joliet Slammers

Slammers Open Series with Big Win vs. ThunderBolts

Published on May 18, 2018 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


Joliet, IL - The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy opened their series versus the Windy City ThunderBolts (4-2) with an 8-2 win. The Slammers (2-5) have now won two games in a row.

The Slammers were trailing 2-0 in the middle of the 4th but took a lead in the bottom half of the inning and didn't look back. Travis Bolin and Ridge Hoopi-Haslam each collected an RBI in the inning for the Slammers.

Joliet's offense continued its tear in the bottom of the 6th inning posting a four-spot with Chaz Meadows forcing a bad throw with the bases loaded. Travis Bolin, Cody Clark and Alex Krupa scored on the error making it a 6-2 game.

Two more runs came across the plate in the bottom of the 7th for the Slammers making it an 8-2 ballgame.

Travis Bolin is tonight's Merchant's and Manufacturers Bank Player of the Game after going 3-4 an RBI, and two runs scored.

The Slammers continue the series tomorrow night against the ThunderBolts at 6:05 pm. Saturday is Stroke Awareness Night at Joliet Route 66 Stadium.

Check out the Joliet Slammers Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Frontier League Stories from May 18, 2018


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central