The Terre Haute Rex (31-19) and the Dubois County Bombers (29-21) each put runners in scoring position on Thursday, but the Terre Haute Rex capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 5-4 win at Bob Warn Field.
The fact that the Terre Haute Rex grouped all of their runs into the third inning helped them take advantage of their hits.
The Terre Haute Rex held off the Dubois County Bombers, as the Dubois County Bombers were unable to overcome a three-run third inning deficit.
The Dubois County Bombers scored two runs in the fourth on an error and an RBI single by Bo Ausmus. Despite their efforts, the Dubois County Bombers couldn't get over the hump.
Patrick Chandler racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Terre Haute Rex. He homered in the third inning.
Clay Manering had an impressive outing against the Dubois County Bombers' lineup. The Dubois County Bombers managed just one hit off of Manering, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out five during his four innings of work.
Ty Simpson (5-3) took the loss for the Dubois County Bombers. He lasted just seven innings, walked three, struck out six, and allowed five runs.