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Slammers Win Season Opener 5-4

May 16, 2014 - Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


The Joliet Slammers-Presented by ATI Physical Therapy-opened the 2014 season by rallying from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Southern Illinois Miners 5-4 on Friday at Silver Cross Field.

The Miners opened the scoring in the top of the first with a sacrifice fly from Steve Marino that scored Jon Eisen, who had led off the game with a double to right-center. Aaron Gates added a two-run homer in the 2nd inning to make it 3-0. Joliet got some help to get on the board in their half of the 2nd when CJ Epperson reached on a throwing error and scored on another errant throw. Joliet added another run in the third after they started with back to back singles from Marquis Riley and Russell Moldenhauer. With two outs, Tyler Roberts singled to drive in Riley and make it 3-2. Joliet tied the game at 3 in the 5th when Tre-von Johnson ripped an RBI double to left field to score CJ Epperson, who had singled.

Danny Hernandez did a nice job for Joliet after allowing those three runs early. He shut down the Miners from the 3rd inning into the 6th, allowing the Slammers to come back and tie the contest. Joliet took the lead in the bottom of the 8th. Epperson led off with a walk, Max Casper singled and then Marquis Riley drew a two out walk to load the bases. Moldenhauer then drove in the go ahead runs on a two-run single to center to make it 5-3. Chase Doremus went 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief and earned the win. Jordan Wellander pitched the 9th and struggled by walking a pair and uncorking a wild pitch that made it 5-4. Wellander was then lifted with what appeared to be a blister on his throwing hand with a 3-0 count to Ryan Cavan. Ryan Connolly came in and finished off the walk to Cavan and then walked Steve Marino to load the bases with two outs. Cleanup hitter Chris Burke then grounded to third to end the game. Doremus earned the win and Connolly garned the save.

The Slammers continue the homestand on Saturday at 6:05pm. It will be Blues Brothers Night and the first 500 fans will receive Sun Glasses sponsored by Corona Light. The Chicago Blues Angels will perform. Magnetic schedules are available all weekend. Sunday's 1:05pm start will be a Bark in the Park Day, so bring your puppy to the ballpark. It's a Kids Eat Free Sunday as well and the players will sign autographs after the game. Slammers action will be broadcast live on 1340 WJOL and wjol.com.

The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy play at Silver Cross Field in downtown Joliet, Illinois, and are members of the professional, independent Frontier League. The Frontier League is a 14-team league entering its 22nd season of play in 2014. Full, partial, and group tickets are available by calling the Slammers office at (815) 722-BATS or by visiting www.jolietslammers.com.

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