FL Washington Wild Things

Wild Things Lose Early Lead and Game to Otters, 4-3

Published on August 11, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


EVANSVILLE, IN. - The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, were unable to hold on to their early lead Thursday night when the Otters made a comeback in the eighth inning to win the game 4-3.

The Wild Things started off the game strong in the first inning when Kevyn Feiner drove Chris Sidick in with an RBI triple. Feiner also scored, and a homerun by Doug Thennis gave the Wild Things their early 3-0 lead. They held that lead until the eighth inning when the Otters rallied.

An RBI single by Evansville's Alex Foltz plated Troy Frazier. Greg Fontenot and Alex Foltz scored on an error to tie the game. Joe Spiers scored the winning run.

Justin Hall took the loss for the Wild Things, allowing four runs on eight hits, walking one and striking out eight in seven and two thirds innings. Steven Grife pitched one third inning in relief and struck out one.

The Wild Things kick off a three-game series against The Florence Freedom at CONSOL Energy Park Friday at 6:35 p.m. Air time on WJPA 95.3 FM is 6:25 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.washingtonwildthings.com, calling 724-250-9555, or by visiting the CONSOL Energy Park box office.




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