Jason Thompson went 2-3, sparking the Normal CornBelters (28-54) to a 6-1 victory over the Rockford RiverHawks (34-48) on Friday at The Corn Crib.
He singled in the fifth inning and tripled in the sixth inning.The Normal CornBelters got the win thanks in large part to Drew Provence's dominant, six-strikeout performance. Provence allowed one earned run, five hits and five walks over six innings.
Brandon Anderson went a perfect 2-2 at the dish for the Rockford RiverHawks. He singled in the first and third innings.
Drew Rucinski (6-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked none, struck out five, and allowed three runs.