Bandits Split Twin Bill in Beloit
The Quad Cities River Bandits split their Thursday doubleheader with the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. They were shut out by Rafael Kelly and Eric Mariñez in a 2-0 loss in the first game before bouncing back with an 8-6 win the nightcap. The River Bandits (41-22) were done in
The Quad Cities River Bandits split their Thursday doubleheader with the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. They were shut out by
The River Bandits (41-22) were done in by a couple of solo home runs in the fifth inning of the opening game. The contest was scoreless entering the frame and Bandits starter
Deason took the loss after working 5.2 innings and allowing four hits while striking out six. The two home runs were just the second and third of the season allowed by the right-hander.
The Bandits were limited to just three hits in the contest, all of them singles.
In the nightcap, Beloit (26-39) again took the first lead with a crooked number. They pushed across four runs in the bottom of the second inning against starter
The deficit didn't last long, with River Bandits responding with six runs in the top of the next frame.
Adolph expanded the lead to 7-4 by blasting a solo home run to right center in the first at bat of the fourth inning. The long ball was his fourth of the campaign.
The Snappers loaded the bases with one out in the bottom half of the fourth, chasing Freure in the process.
McKenna, in his return from the injured list, finished with two hits. Nova and Hensley also tallied multiple hits in the contest. Nova collected a t least one run batted in for a fourth straight game.
Bermudez earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
The River Bandits head home for the final series of the first half as they host the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers this weekend at Modern Woodmen Park. First pitch on Friday night is set for 6:35 p.m. It will be Field of Dreams Night presented by Tri-City Electric with an appearance from Dwier Brown. A fireworks show will follow the game thanks to Smart Toyota. RHP
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