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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB” JULY 28, 2019

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB” is a liberal view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.

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Phillips’ grand slam highlights Otters’ win

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With a three-run lead in the bottom of the fifth, Dakota Phillips launched the first grand slam of the year for the Evansville Otters Saturday as the Otters went on to defeat the Windy City Thunderbolts 8-3 to clinch a series win.

With a crowd of 3,035 at Bosse Field, the Otters were able to continue their offensive firepower from Friday’s game, starting in the first inning.

Ryan Long’s sac fly scored David Cronin to put the Otters in front by one.

In the top of the fourth, the Thunderbolts tied the game at one on an RBI single from Tyler Alamo.

The Otters responded in the bottom of the fourth as Cronin drove a two-RBI double to centerfield, scoring Elijah MacNamee and Hunter Cullen, and giving the Otters a 3-1 lead.

Keith Grieshaber smacked a double to right field, scoring Cronin in the process. He reached third on an error and was called out trying to touch home plate on a close call.

With one out in the bottom of the fifth, Windy City starter Cole Bellair allowed a single to Carlos Castro and walks to Rob Calabrese and Elijah MacNamee. He was then pulled in relief for Blake Hickman.

Phillips stepped to the plate and hit his seventh home run of the season and the Otters first grand slam of 2019, which broke the game open with an 8-1 Otters lead.

Bellair was credited with three of the four runs scored on the grand slam, allowing seven earned runs in 4.1 innings pitched while having four walks and two strikeouts. He was given the loss, dropping his record to 2-4.

Taisei Fukuhara hit an RBI single off Evansville starter Tyler Beardsley in the top of the sixth, but the Otters right-hander was able to exit the game without much harm.

Beardsley tossed six innings, allowing two runs on six hits while throwing five strikeouts. He earned the win, improving to 6-3 on the season.

The Thunderbolts would add another run in the ninth on an RBI double from Omar Obregon, but Drew Beyer was able to finish the ninth with a strikeout to give the Otters the victory.

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Otters’ balanced attack leads to shutout win against Thunderbolts

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The Evansville Otters utilized a balanced attack in Friday’s 7-0 series-opening win against the Windy City Thunderbolts, getting both explosive offense and a 10-strikeout performance from starter Tyler Vail.

In front of 4,085 fans at Bosse Field Friday, Vail was sensational from the beginning, recording two strikeouts in the first inning.

Offensively, Ryan Long got things started for the Otters in the bottom of the first on an RBI single that scored Keith Grieshaber to give the Otters an early 1-0 lead.

Grieshaber went hitless in Friday’s game, snapping a 19-game hit streak. With a walk on Friday, Grieshaber’s on-base streak was extended to 26 games.

David Cronin’s RBI single in the bottom of the second scored Jack Meggs to make the score 2-0 Otters.

In the third, Long hit his 12th home run of the season on a solo shot to right field, giving the Otters a three-run cushion after three.

The Otters continued the home run parade in the fourth when Rob Calabrese and Cronin hit solo home runs to make the score 5-0 Otters.

Vail cruised along throughout his six innings pitched of four-hit baseball while striking out 10 batters. He earned the win, improving his record to 5-5.

Windy City starter Kenny Mathews muscled through six innings, surrendering five runs on seven hits. He was given the loss, dropping his record to 3-7.

In the bottom of the seventh, Carlos Castro added an RBI double to score Mike Rizzitello. Castro would come around to score on an RBI groundout by Meggs, extending the Otters’ lead to 7-0.

Newly acquired Otter Brandyn Sittinger threw three scoreless innings with six strikeouts to earn the three-inning save.

Game two will be Saturday at 6:45 p.m. from Bosse Field.

 

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“READERS FORUM” JULY 27, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers Poll’ question is: Who was the most or is the most effective “First Lady” of Evansville?

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Congressman Bucshon’s Floor Speech On The Restore The Harmony Way Bridge Act

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Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) spoke on the floor today as the House voted to pass the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act (H.R. 3245), which he authored, when the bill was considered by the House of Representatives. The Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act was passed by the House of Representatives and now awaits further consideration by the United States Senate:

Transcript

“Madam Speaker, it is an honor to rise today in support of the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act. The Harmony Way Bridge is a local landmark and was an engineering marvel when it opened in 1930. Throughout the 20th century, the bridge connected Posey County, Indiana with White County, Illinois creating an access point for commerce and recreation for the Hoosiers of New Harmony. Unfortunately, in 2012, the bridge was permanently closed due to safety concerns related to structural issues and while the community has pushed to refurbish and reopen the bridge, until now, federal law has stood in the way. That is why the Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act is important. It will convey the bridge to the Indiana and Illinois Bridge Authorities and remove the federal conditions set out on the bridge. I am glad to see this bill on the floor today, and I want to give thanks to all those who have helped in this effort. Specifically, I want to thank Lora Arneberg, a prominent New Harmony community figure whose hard work has been invaluable in promoting the bridge restoration. I also want to thank Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes and State Representative Wendy McNamara for their efforts at the state level. Furthermore, I want to thank my friends Congressman Shimkus, Senators Braun and Young, and all the members of the Indiana and Illinois delegations for helping us lead this effort in Congress. The Restore the Harmony Way Bridge Act will breathe life once more into the Harmony Way Bridge. I ask that you join me in this monumental occasion and support this bill.”

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