Nick Kennedy was cold coming off the bench, but Kennedy warmed up quickly as Kennedy stroked a key pinch-hit single in the nine to lead the River City Rascals (4-2) to a 4-3 win over the Frontier Greys (3-3) on Thursday at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.
With the score tied at three in the ninth inning, Kennedy came to the plate and singled.
A walk-off single by Curran Redal gave the River City Rascals the win.
Redal racked up two RBIs on one hit for the River City Rascals. He singled in the ninth inning.
Justin Sarratt handled the Frontier Greys' lineup with ease, racking up seven strikeouts. Sarratt allowed two earned runs, five hits and three walks over eight innings.
Kennedy improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the River City Rascals. Kennedy struck out one, walked one and gave up one hit.
Jon Shepard couldn't get it done on the mound for the Frontier Greys, taking a loss. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed one run.