Bears Need Extras to Top Warhawks
Todd Berry Memorial Field was the site of the home opener for the Illinois Warhawks. The contest featured a prime matchup between <Petro Groeneveld:player#10923> of the visiting Colorado Bears and <Jesús Ortega:player#6583> of the Warhawks. The final score was 7-6, the Bears getting the win. Earning player of the game honors was Eric Rigsby. Colorado reliever <Tim Bryant:player#11705> picked up the win, bumping his record to 1-0. <Arturo García:player#10506> was collared with the loss.

The contest featured some late-game dramatics from Colorado shortstop <Rusty Gustafson:player#2598>. In the top of the ninth inning, with two out and a runner on 2nd, Gustafson drew a walk to help Colorado seize the win.

"It was offense that won us the game," said winning manager  .



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