Warhawks Slip Past Kentucky, 6-5
The <Illinois Warhawks:team#74> wiggled past the <Kentucky Lions:team#7>, 6-5, at Todd Berry Memorial Field. Illinois left fielder <Chris Payne:player#9983> earned player of the game honors. The win was credited to <Arturo García:player#10506> in relief. His record improves to 4-6. <Pete Barry:player#10276> took the loss. Illinois is now riding a 3-game win streak.

The game was at a stalemate until right fielder <Guenther Gandler:player#6100> came to bat in the bottom of the 11th. Facing Kentucky pitcher <Sam Thompson:player#7184>, he hit a 1-0 fastball for a run-scoring  single. It was a game-changer, putting Illinois on top, 6-5.

"This joint was rocking," said Gandler.



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