In the third, the Otters struck for three runs to take a 4-0 lead. Travis Harrison knocked home a run with a single and then Joe Lytle capped off the inning with a two-run double.
Mike Rizzitello pushed the lead to 5-0 with an RBI double in the fifth.
Toby Thomas tacked on another run in the eighth with an RBI single as the Otters would go on to win 6-0.
Everybody in the Otters lineup collected at least one hit and Mike Rizzitello lead the way, going 3-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Luc Rennie gets his fourth win of the season in a dominant performance. Rennie tossed a season high eight innings while striking out a career high 12 men. Rennie allowed only two hits and walked only one hitter while shutting out the Miners.
Geno Encina is dealt the loss for Southern Illinois. Encina allowed five runs, four earned, on 11 hits in his five innings of work.
Coverage of the series will continue on WUEV 91.5 FM and the Otters Digital Network presented by Kruckemeyer & Cohn with Sam Jellinek(play-by-play) and Bill McKeon(analysis) on the call.
The series with the Miners continues Saturday and Sunday, featuring Deaconess Night and postgame fireworks, and a family fun day. June 26-28 against the Grizzlies will have $2 Tuesday, Day Camp Day and Thirsty Thursday. June 29-July 1 against the Rascals will be highlighted by Edward Jones Night and postgame fireworks, Heritage Federal Credit Union hat giveaway and Boy Scout Night, and another family fun day. Tickets are still available at evansvilleotters.com or by calling 812-435- 8686.
