Steven Felix went 2-5, helping the Normal CornBelters (2-0) to an 8-3 victory over the Evansville Otters (0-2) on Saturday at Bosse Field.
He singled in the third and ninth innings.Jose Trinidad's six strikeouts helped the Normal CornBelters to the victory. Trinidad allowed two earned runs, four hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings.
Andrew Clark had two extra-base hits for the Evansville Otters. He doubled in the fourth inning.
Matt Crim was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.