Spiker Helms went 2-4, sparking the Gateway Grizzlies (11-7) to a 5-2 victory over the River City Rascals (8-10) on Friday at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.
He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the seventh inning.Gregg Downing recorded his second win of the year for the Gateway Grizzlies. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out four, walked four and surrendered six hits.
Craig Goodman (0-1) took the loss for the River City Rascals. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.