Stellar pitching leads Evansville to doubleheader sweep of Florence
The Otters took game one of the doubleheader thanks to a combined shutout.
Evansville jumped out to an early lead when Manny Cruz singled home Ryan Long in the first inning to put the Otters up 1-0.
In the fifth, Jeff Gardner put the Otters up by two when he singled to right, scoring Pedro Barrios from second.
Mitchell Aker struck out the side in the seventh to secure the win as well as his sixth save of the season.
Sean Adler got the win, his first, after throwing two innings of scoreless relief.
Otters starter Patrick McGuff left in the fifth as he threw four innings, while giving up no runs and striking out four before exiting.
Cody Gray is the hard luck loser for the Freedom as he pitched all six innings, giving two runs, and striking out four.
Gardner went 1 for 3 offensively in game one, finishing with an RBI.
In game two pitching was again stellar for Evansville.
Through four innings there was no score but the Otters pounced for three in the fifth to take the lead.
Long brought home a run with a sacrifice fly before Cruz doubled to left-center to score the second run of the inning. Carlos Castro then roped a single to left to score Cruz from second and put the Otters up 3-0.
The Freedom loaded the bases in the seventh with no outs, but could only muster one run on a sacrifice fly from Austin Wobrock.
Aker again shut the door for the Otters as he collected his seventh save of the season.
Randy Wynne was stellar for the Otters as he picks up his second win of the season. Wynne worked 5.2 innings of scoreless baseball and struck out six batters.
Marty Anderson is dealt the loss for Florence. Anderson pitched five innings, allowing all three runs, conceding four hits and three walks while punching out seven.
Cruz went 1 for 2 with a run and RBI in the game two victory.
For the final game of the series on Thursday, the Otters will turn to right hander Tyler Vail. Vail will be making his fourth start of the season. On the campaign, Vail is 0-1 with an 8.40 ERA and 22 strikeouts against just two walks in 15 innings.
Starting for Florence will be righty Steve Hagen. Hagen is 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA in three starts this season. Hagen has punched out 20 batters in 18 innings while walking seven and allowing 10 hits.
Coverage of the series will be provided on both WUEV 91.5 FM as well as the Otters Digital Network presented by Kruckemeyer and Cohn. Sam Jellinek (play-by-play) and Bill Mckeon (analyst) will be on the call.
Fans can also follow Otters social media on
“READERS FORUM” FOR MAY 31,2018
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The 2017-2018 University of Southern Indiana Softball Honored
The University Of Southern Indiana Softball Team Will Be Remembered Forever.
The Screaming Eagles are back in Evansville after winning their first-ever NCAA title in Salem, Virginia on Monday.
The team was greeted by hundreds of fans at the Physical Activities Center on campus, as they arrived in style escorted by fire trucks and local police.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was one of several government officials in attendance. He declared May 30 USI National Championship Day.
This year’s softball team is the first college softball program in Indiana history to win a national title.
Warm May Weather Could Drive June Electric Bills Upward
With summer temperatures arriving earlier than usual, Vectren is encouraging customers to consider the likely increase in bills received in the month of June, which reflect May consumption. During the month of May, temperatures were higher-than-normal for spring, which have caused customers to start utilizing their air conditioners and cooling fans earlier than usual.
“May was significantly warmer than normal and has undoubtedly caused customers’ cooling systems to run earlier and more often than last spring,†said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vectren Energy Delivery-South. “The early start to summer is certainly driving energy usage and bills higher. We are encouraging customers that may find themselves with a higher than expected bill to reach out to us before they have an issue with paying their bill.â€
Bills received in June, which reflect May usage, are expected to be higher on average than bills received last month, which reflects a more seasonably appropriate month of April. Customers who may be challenged to pay or those who have received a disconnect notice should call Vectren at 1-800-227-1376 to see if they qualify for a payment arrangement, where the bill amount can be spread into smaller payments over a set period of time.
Customers are reminded to consider ways to conserve energy, which will help reduce summer energy bills this season. Vectren offers a variety of energy-saving tips as well as information on additional energy efficiency programs for residential and business customers on its website. Learn more about Vectren’s programs at www.vectren.com/saveenergy or call 1-866-240-8476.
Buckskin Drum And Bugle Corps By Pat Sides
As soon as the United States entered the First World War on April 6, 1917, virtually the entire population of Evansville began to mobilize. Patriotic parades occurred frequently, and many local businesses organized their own marching bands.
This is the Buckskin Manufacturing Company’s drum corps, which was composed of twenty-six young women. The talented band was an immediate crowd-pleaser, and at least twenty-five more women waited to join the elite group. As their reputation spread, the corps was invited to appear before the Indiana State legislature and as far away as St. Louis.
They wore khaki uniforms made by their own company, which was located at 111 Main Street and renamed Stanley Clothing Company in 1929.
Indiana Troopers Youth Services
Camp Season Is Almost Here, We Need Your Help
The Indiana Troopers Youth Services (ITYS) is seeking donations to support the Indiana State Police Youth Summer Camp Programs. The summer camps have been a long tradition of the Indiana State Police; dating back to the first camp program in 1970.
Youth attending ISP Youth Summer Camp programs experience activities similar to what ISP troopers receive while attending the Indiana State Police Academy. Some activities youth are exposed to include SWAT, Bomb Squad, K-9 team demonstrations, Crime Scene Investigations, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Firearms, and Defensive Tactics. The summer camps, held at various locations around the state, are available for youth starting the 5th grade to the 12th grade.
The ITYS fund raising goal is $10,000. You can help with a donation to this Go Fund Me site https://www.gofundme.com/itys-summer-camp-program. Using Go Fund Me ensures your donation will be used to financially assist children attending ISP summer camps. Please know, members of the Indiana State Police will NEVER call to solicit donations and no organization is permitted to solicit donations in the name of state police summer camps.
All donations are applied toward camp related expenses, inclusive of lodging, meals, and nominal administrative costs.
Thank you for your donation to the ITYS camp programs that continue to be an important part of the Indiana State Police and have created positive and lasting memories for Hoosier children for nearly 50 years. Â No donation is too small, and every donation helps continue the legacy.
St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For May 30, 2018
St. Vincent Evansville Birth Announcements For May 30, 2018
Madison Roberts and Kelton Casteel, Newburgh, son, Gunner Mason, May. 16
Deadrea and Kenneth McDougle Jr., Evansville, son, Ayden Rayshawn, May. 17
Kaylee and Taylor Urban, Mount Carmel, IL, son, Holden Mitchell, May. 17
Kaylee and Taylor Urban, Mount Carmel, IL, son, Sebastian Charles, May. 17
Lori and James Cline Jr., Evansville, daughter, Chloe Rose, May. 17
Megan Witt and Tony Nelson, Evansville, daughter, Layla Everleigh, May. 17
Brittney and Alonso Morales, Evansville, daughter, Marisol Ophelia, May. 18
Cassandra and Derek Guisewite, Mount Carmel, IL, son, Colt Tyler, May. 18
JoBeth and Jake Pritchett, Henderson, KY, son, Kace William, May. 18
Kristan Reynolds and Nicholas Miller, Mount Vernon, IN, son, Zayvier William, May. 18
Shelley and Jeremy Coomes, Evansville, son, Carson Patrick, May. 18
Landy and Wes Dekemper, Henderson, KY, son, Syler Daniel, May. 19
Alexzandria Rigg and James Capps II, Evansville, son, Camden Alexander, May. 20
Jessica Hertel and John Campbell, Evansville, daughter, Presley Mae, May. 20
Kristin Metzger and Deion Crawford, Evansville, daughter, Amia Angel Royalty, May. 20
Leslie Blount and Tyler Jarvis, Evansville, son, Jase Oakley, May. 20
Lyndsey Bell and Douglas Fulkerson, Evansville, daughter, Isabella Lily, May. 20
Christie and Matt Murphy, Newburgh, son, Lucas Daniel, May. 21
Katie and Justin Andrews, Evansville, son, Oliver Michael, May. 21
Sylvia and Pete Macon, Evansville, son, Landon James, May. 21
Alison and Jeremy Sexson, Evansville, daughter, Claire Elizabeth, May. 22
Caitlyn Brown and Alan Dixon, Evansville, daughter, Paislee Lynn Renee, May. 22
Heather and Andrew Werner, Evansville, daughter, Amelia Grace, May. 22
Leslie and Cory Young, Evansville, daughter, Hanley Jean, May. 22
Megan Russell, Boonville, IN, son, Oliver Eugene, May. 22
Sabrina Pottinger and Kyle Chappell, Evansville, son, Kolton Patrick, May. 22
Jamie and Ryan Miller, Princeton, IN, daughter, Clara Renee, May. 23
Carrie and Robert Watson II, Evansville, son, Kai Alexander, May. 24
Cari and Morgan Schum, Evansville, daughter, Margeaux Genevieve, May. 25
Nicole Krahenbuhl and Michael Malone, Evansville, son, Callan Jack, May. 25
Emily and Phillip Rexing, Owensville, IN, daughter, Elouise Francis, May. 26
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