Bats offense explodes in 9-1 win over Toledo
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Bats (34-52) avoided the series sweep with Thursday's 9-1 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (40-44) at Louisville Slugger Field.Right-hander Jackson Stephens opened the game for the Bats, and his night ended after seven innings pitched in which he surrendered just one run off of
LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Bats (34-52) avoided the series sweep with Thursday's 9-1 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (40-44) at Louisville Slugger Field.
Right-hander
Louisville claimed the first runs of the game in the bottom of the first inning, which was kicked off by
Ervin is now in the midst of a hot streak in which he has recorded a hit in each of his last eight games and has reached base in 23 of his last 26. In the three-game series against the Mud Hens, Ervin collected six RBI.
With runners on first and second for Toledo in the top of the third, a passed ball was able to score
In the fifth inning, Elizalde knocked in two runs, extending the Bats lead to 5-1. The two runs were unearned to Mud Hens starter
Louisville's offense stayed hot in the eighth inning when the Bats picked up three hits and two more runs, bringing the final score to 9-1.
The Louisville Bats will host the Charlotte Knights for a three-game set beginning on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field. Taking the hill for the Bats will be RHP