CornBelters fall for first time in 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015

Mike Schweiss gave up two runs in six innings in the CornBelters’ first loss of the season. (Photo courtesy Rick Ulreich)

By WJBC Staff

O’FALLON, MO. – The Normal CornBelters suffered their first loss of 2015 in a pitchers’ duel, a 2-1 decision to the River City Rascals on Sunday afternoon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

The host Rascals opened the scoring in the first inning with a one-out double by Curran Redal, who scored on a pair of fielder’s choice including the RBI from Danny Canela.

The CornBelters answered in the second frame with a lead-off double by Aaron Dudley to the right field corner, followed by a single by Richard Lucas to send him to third and a double play grounder to score him to even the game at 1-1.

The Rascals reached Normal starter Mike Schweiss for three straight singles in the sixth inning, taking a 2-1 lead with an RBI base hit from Josh Ludy. The Belters pushed two runners into scoring position in the eighth but could not advance them.

Schweiss (0-1) took the loss with six innings of work, giving up both runs on six hits while striking out four without a walk. Joe Scanio (1-0) earned the win with 7.2 innings, allowing seven hits and one run while striking out six without a walk.

The CornBelters will return to action to play their first home game on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:35 p.m. versus the Gateway Grizzlies (“CEFCU Opening Night”). Lefty Kevin Brahney is scheduled to start for Normal.

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