Back in first with series win over Quad Cities

Clinton, IA (May 31, 2018) - The Clinton LumberKings moved back into first place in the Western Division with a 5-2 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits on Thursday night at Ashford University Field. The win marks the third consecutive series win for Clinton (30-23) who end the month of April with their 30^th win of the season.
Quad Cities (30-24) claimed an early lead against the LumberKings. Ryne Inman pitched for Clinton and surrendered the game's first run in the top of the second inning. A leadoff walk to Jake Adams started the frame and turned into a run on a wild pitch and RBI single by Colton Shaver.
The lead for the River Bandits did not hold up for long as Clinton rallied for four runs in the bottom of the second inning. The LumberKings tallied just one hit in the inning sending 10 men to the plate in the game's deciding rally. Three errors were committed by River Bandits infielders and two walks by Quad Cities starter Yohan Ramirez forced him from the game in an abbreviated 1.2 inning start.
Ramirez (4-4) was hung with the loss for his shortest start of the season. He allowed four runs, none of which were earned, and issued two walks while striking out two.
Ryan Costello added to the LumberKings lead with a solo home run in the bottom of the third. The long fly hooked just fair down the line in right for his team leading eighth home run of the season.
Inman (3-2) earned the win for Clinton with a five-inning outing in which he allowed one run to Quad Cities on four hits while walking one and striking out six.
Scott Boches worked the final two innings for Clinton and surrendered the final run of the night in the top of the eighth. After hitting the first batter he faced and surrendering a single to Jonathan Arauz, Boches settled down to hold the River Bandits to a Miguelangel Sierra RBI ground out.
In the ninth, Boches struck out two and retired Michael Papierski on a fly out to center to end the game and move Clinton back into first place.
The LumberKings will continue their home-stand with the first game of a three-game set with the Peoria Chiefs. Clinton will throw left-handed pitcher Nick Wells (3-3, 3.46) while Peoria will turn to righty Alvaro Seijas (1-3, 5.15). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM. Fans looking to listen to the game can hear Erik Oas on the call on 100.3 FM WCCI and online at lumberkings.com via the tune in radio ap at 6:15 PM with the pregame show. The game will feature the first postgame fireworks spectacular of the season.
About the LumberKings 
 
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 63rd season in the league and their 10th as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 280 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Advertising and tickets for the 2018 season are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com