Louisville drops Toledo 3-2, Hens remain in 3rd

Louisville scored three runs in the fifth inning and never looked back.
The Bats defeated Toledo, 3-2.

Indianapolis defeated first-place Columbus, helping Toledo remain in thrid place in the International League West standings despite the loss.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Manny Pina hit a ground ball allowing James McCann to score. Bats shortstop, Rey Navarro, threw a bouncing ball out of the reach of first baseman Ruben Gotay.

Danny Worth attempted to start a comeback when we ripped his second hit of the night, a solo home run to left field. It was his first home run this season.

Evan Reed was asked to spot-start for the Hens. It was his first professional start since 2011. He threw three scorless innings. Melvin Marcedes came in to relieve Reed in the fourth and was tagged for the three runs.

Toledo (66-69) will take on Louisville (65-70) Sunday evening. First pitch is secheduled at 6 p.m.