Josh Ludy went 2-4, sparking the River City Rascals (4-1) to an 8-4 victory over the Normal CornBelters (1-4) on Wednesday at The Corn Crib.
He singled in the fifth inning and doubled in the eighth inning.Dane Stone struck out three, paving the way for a the River City Rascals win. Stone allowed no earned runs, five hits and no walks over five innings.
Mike Schwartz racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Normal CornBelters. He singled in the sixth inning and homered in the eighth inning.
Drew Provence ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed four runs.