J.R. Higley went 2-4, helping the Evansville Otters (49-33) to a 7-2 victory over the Rockford Aviators (35-50) on Friday at Aviator Stadium.
He singled in the first and ninth innings.Preston Olson picked up the win for the Evansville Otters. Olson allowed two earned runs, four hits and three walks while striking out six over eight innings of work.
Tony Butler was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Evansville Otters batters and allowing two runs.
Butler (0-2) took the loss for the Rockford Aviators.