The River City Rascals (61-35) pounded the Evansville Otters (57-37) on Thursday 11-3 at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.

The River City Rascals scored three runs in the first on the River City Rascals scored in the first on an RBI single by Joe Staley, , and a fielder's choice.

Brian McConkey did his best to jumpstart the offense for the River City Rascals, reaching base three times. He scored three runs and had two RBIs. He homered in the sixth inning.

Jose Samayoa improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the River City Rascals. He allowed two runs over five innings. Samayoa struck out three, walked one and gave up seven hits.

Conor Kerins ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in 5 2/3 innings, walked seven and struck out three.