Sky Carp drop series finale to Chiefs
BELOIT – A sun-splashed crowd of 1,272 watched as the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Beloit Sky Carp 5-1 Sunday afternoon at ABC Supply Stadium. Each team plated a run in the first inning, with Beloit’s coming on an RBI double by Bennett Hostetler. From there, the Chiefs took command of
BELOIT – A sun-splashed crowd of 1,272 watched as the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Beloit Sky Carp 5-1 Sunday afternoon at ABC Supply Stadium.
Each team plated a run in the first inning, with Beloit’s coming on an RBI double by Bennett Hostetler. From there, the Chiefs took command of the game, scoring single runs in the fifth, sixth, seventh and ninth innings.
Chris Mokma was saddled with the loss after allowing two runs (one earned) in 4 1-3 solid innings of work.
Following the game, kids 12 and under ran the bases and families of all ages passed time by playing catch in the outfield.
The Sky Carp will take Monday off before welcoming in Lansing for another six-game series. Tuesday’s game will start at 6:35 p.m., with the gates opening at 5:30. It will be Bride Night at the ballpark, with several local vendors coming out to show their wares for brides to take a gander at.
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The Beloit Sky Carp are the High-A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins and play their games at ABC Supply Stadium -- the heart of the Riverbend District.
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