It took 11 innings, but the Gateway Grizzlies (9-21) managed to put away the River City Rascals (17-12) 3-2 on Thursday at GCS Ballpark.
With the score tied at two,, plating Richard Seigel.
Blake Brown did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Gateway Grizzlies, reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the ninth inning.
Tyler Thompson baffled the River City Rascals, striking out six batters. Thompson allowed two earned runs, four hits and two walks over six innings.
Despite the loss, the River City Rascals' Lucas Laster dominated the Gateway Grizzlies' batters, giving up two runs and striking out 10.
Brett Zawacki improved to 2-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Gateway Grizzlies. Zawacki struck out three, walked none and gave up no hits.
Zeb Sneed (2-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed one run.