Wild Things Win Game of the Bullpens in Series Opener
June 1, 2018 - Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release
CRESTWOOD, Il. - The Washington Wild Things (11-8) opened up a three-game series with the Windy City ThunderBolts (7-10) by taking game one by a score of 7-4. The win featured the Wild Things bullpen throwing five scoreless innings in relief of starter Frank Trimarco.
The Wild Things jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning after Kyle Pollock was able to reach on an error that scored Carter McEachern. In the second they added another run to their tally with an RBI single from left fielder James Harris, but the ThunderBolts were able to plate a run of their own in the bottom of the frame making it 2-1.
The scoring resumed in the fourth when designated hitter Mick Fennell knocked in right fielder Hector Roa with a groundout before Harris was able to record his second RBI of the night on a triple that scored shortstop Justin Bohn making it 4-1. Windy City was able to plate three runs of its own in the bottom of the fourth tying the game.
In the fifth, left fielder Roman Collins was able to score on a passed ball, that provided the game's winning run when all was said and done.
The rest of the game showcased the dominance of the Wild Things bullpen. Trevor Bradley (1-0) came in relief of Trimarco, who tossed four innings and allowed the four runs (three earned). Bradley pitched two innings, retired all six batters he faced and recorded his first win. In the seventh Sam Mersing came on and continued the dominance by pitching two scoreless innings.
The eighth inning saw the last of the scoring when third baseman Mike Hill hit a two-run shot to pad the Wild Things lead.
In the ninth Zach Strecker came on to close out the game and did just that by earning his sixth save of the year, and, in the process, tossing his 10th scoreless inning to begin the campaign.
The Wild Things are back in action tomorrow for game two of the three-game series with Windy City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 ET.
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