MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Zach Russell keeps Bandits in playoff spot

Published on June 17, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The River Bandits pitching staff allowed only four hits in its 4-1 win against the Peoria Chiefs Friday night. The Bandits received a second consecutive solid start from right-hander Zach Russell (3-6), who made only one costly mistake, a solo home run to Greg Rohan (1-for-3). Russell allowed just one run on three hits while striking out four, for his second consecutive win.

The Bandits came into Friday's game with a 0.5 game lead on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for the second playoff spot, and will hold onto that lead. The Bandits magic number is now two.

Offensively, the Bandits collected only four hits of its own. Jonathan Rodriguez went 2-for-2 with a solo home run. Nick Longmire went 1-for-3 with a double and also scored a run. Oscar Taveras went 1-for-4 with a double and had the only other Bandit hit in the game.

Ryan Copeland came into the game to relieve Russell in the sixth, and went 2.1 hitless innings while striking out three. Aiden Lucas (5) came into the game in the ninth and went one scoreless inning allowing one hit while striking out one.

Russell was opposed by Chiefs starter Hayden Simpson (1-4). Simpson went 4.2 innings allowing three runs on four hits while striking out two.

The Bandits continue the series tomorrow when they send Boone Whiting (0-0, 1.83) to oppose Chiefs lefty Austin Kirk (4-2, 1.79). First pitch is set for 7 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park.

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