Wild Things Blank Otters 8-0

Washington, PA (June 5, 2016) – The Washington Wild Things defeated the Evansville Otters in blow out fashion. The Wild Things blanked the Otters in six innings of play by a final score of 8-0. Wild Things pitcher Trevor Foss was nearly flawless, finishing the day with nine strikeouts and surrendering zero runs in all six innings pitched.

Washington found the early lead in the first inning. A walk and stolen base by Jamal Austin and single by Jimmy Yezzo set up a David Popkins RBI double giving the Wild Things an early 1-0 lead. A sac fly from Ricky Rodriguez brought in Jimmy Yezzo extending the lead to 2-0. The hitting continued in the bottom of the 2nd when Logan Uxa reached second with a double. Alex McKeon also registered an RBI with a single that scored Uxa extending the lead to 3-0. A single by Jamal Austin and 4-3 putout from Jimmy Yezzo tacked on two more runs before the end of the inning.

Jamal Austin and Jimmy Yezzo both registered hits in the bottom of the 4th that would continue the Washington scoring. David Popkins finished the scoring off with his second RBI double of the day scoring Yezzo and Haar. Evansville pitcher Derrick Penilla is charged with the loss.

The Wild Things will be back at it again on Wednesday, June 8th when they'll host the Windy City Thunderbolts in a double header at CONSOL Energy Park. First pitch for game one of the double bill is scheduled for 6:05p.m. EDT. For tickets visit the box office at CONSOL Energy Park or call 724 250 9555.

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