It was a tight game until the Evansville Otters (15-6) scored four late runs for the 9-2 victory over the Lake Erie Crushers (9-13) on Tuesday at All Pro Freight Stadium.
John Schultz put himself in scoring position with three extra-base hits for the Evansville Otters. He singled in the sixth inning and doubled in the second, fourth, and eighth innings.
Bryce Morrow picked up the win for the Evansville Otters. Morrow pitched eight innings and allowed one earned run, 10 hits and no walks while striking out six.
Alex Kaminsky (1-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed five runs.
Andrew Clark, Nick Schwaner and Schultz helped lead the Evansville Otters. They combined for seven hits and five RBIs.