Warhawks Bang Out 7-5 Win Versus Alabama
<Illinois:team#74> played host to <Alabama:team#3> at the friendly confines of Todd Berry Memorial Field.

The <Illinois Warhawks:team#74> defeated the <Alabama Yellowhammers:team#3>, 7-5, at Todd Berry Memorial Field today. Leading the charge for Illinois was catcher <Jay Langille:player#9885>. He went 2-4 with a home run and a double. He scored 2 times and drove in 4. <Jesús Ortega:player#6583> picked up the win with 6 innings of work. He allowed 4 earned runs on 9 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 6. On the season, he is now 8-10. <Norogumi Ueno:player#8014> was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 28 of 29 save opportunities.

Langille had a critical at-bat in the bottom of the first for Illinois, coming through with a grand slam home run to put Illinois in front, 4-1.

"It wasn't our best performance," said Langille, "but a win in this league is nothing to sniff at."

At 48-67, the Warhawks are currently 4th in the Frontier League East.



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