Costello and Larsen homer in Clinton 4-1 win
Clinton, IA (July 14, 2018) - Home runs by Ryan Costello and Jack Larsen were the difference on Saturday night at Ashford University Field as the Clinton LumberKings dropped the Lansing Lugnuts 4-1. LumberKings (11-11, 50-42) pitching made the pair of home runs stand up as they combined to strikeout 14
Clinton, IA (July 14, 2018) - Home runs by
LumberKings starter
Obeso broke a scoreless tie in the top of the third inning with a line drive home run into the Lumber Lounge in right for his second big fly of the year.
The Lugnuts looked as though they'd make the one run stand up as Lansing starter
In the bottom of the seventh, the Clinton offense awoke against Lugnuts reliever
Jack Larsen then added on following a
Clinton then held the lead with three no-hit innings of relief turned in by
Gorgas (4-2) earned the win with two innings of work in which he allowed only one Lugnut to reach against him.
Kober then worked the ninth and earned his sixth win of the season after working around a leadoff walk and struck out
The LumberKings will meet the Lansing Lugnuts for game two of the three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Clinton will throw left-hander Ray Kerr (3-9, 4.54) while the Lugnuts will counter with righty
Arrive early for the sixth installment of the baseball card strip giveaway presented by Clinton National Bank and Mediacom. Sunday will also be "Family Funday Sunday" with free balloon artists, face painting and postgame kids run the bases courtesy of the Children's Discovery Center.
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