Shutout win moves Clinton back into first

Clinton, IA (June 2, 2018) - In their first shutout win since April 13^th the Clinton LmberKings dropped the Peoria Chiefs 5-0 on Saturday night at Ashford University Field to move back into first place in the Western Division. LumberKings (31-24) pitchers Clay Chandler and Sam Delaplane combined to blank the Chiefs (31-25) for the team's third shutout win of the season.
The first runs of the night came across in the bottom of the second inning against Chiefs starter Johan Oviedo. Ryan Costello started the rally with a single to center and was then followed by a Dimas Ojeda walk. With runners at first and second Lois Boyd singled through the right side of the infield to score Costello and move Ojeda to third. A wild pitch from Oviedo then brought home the second run of the inning for Clinton, putting them on top for good.
Oviedo (1-5) then set down the next seven LumberKings before running into trouble during his final inning out, the bottom of the fifth. Nine LumberKings batters came up in the inning to score three runs without tallying a single hit during the rally. Oviedo and Peoria reliever Andrew Summerville combined to walk five batters in the inning in what became Clinton's largest rally of the night.
Chandler (2-1) started for Clinton and was sharp in his fourth start of the season. He set a new professional career high for innings pitched with 6.1 frames worked and picked up his second win of the season.
Chandler stranded six base runners during his time out, allowing no runs on six hits while walking one and striking out two.
Sam Delaplane came on in relief of Chandler with one out in the seventh inning and went the rest of the way for the LumberKings. Over his 2.2 innings of work, he did not allow a hit while walking two and striking out four.
The win snaps the Chiefs winning streak at six games and moves Clinton back into first place with the LumberKings now given a chance to take their fourth straight series with a win on Sunday.
The LumberKings will conclude their home-stand with the finale of a three-game set with the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon. Clinton will throw left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr (1-4, 5.17) while Peoria will turn to righty Alex Fagalde (0-1, 2.12). First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 PM. Fans looking to listen to the game can hear Erik Oas on the call on 100.3 FM WCCI and online at lumberkings.com via the tune in radio ap at 1:45 PM with the pregame show.
Sunday's are "Family Funday Sunday's" at Ashford University Field with face painting, balloon artists, and postgame kids run the bases all courtesy of the Children's Discovery Center. Residents of DeWitt can visit their local business for a special offer on tickets. Also, sun screen will be handed out to fans as part of sun safety day at the ballpark.
About the LumberKings 
 
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 63rd season in the league and their 10th as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 280 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Advertising and tickets for the 2018 season are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com