Late Magic Gets Illinois 7-5 Win
The <Illinois Warhawks:team#74> topped the <Minnesota Mallards:team#5> by a score of 7-5. Leading the way was designated hitter <Danny George:player#148>. George was 2 for 2 with a home run, a walk,  and was hit by a pitch, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 for the Warhawks. The win was credited to <Marv Potts:player#3754> in relief. His record improves to 1-5. <Rob Christensen:player#3425> took the loss. Earning the save was <Joel Ryan:player#2136>. He's now cashed in 23 of 26 save opportunities.

The game was at a stalemate until pinch hitter <Chris Tillman:player#5704> came to bat in the bottom of the eighth. Facing Minnesota pitcher <Rob Christensen:player#3425>, he hit a 1-2 slider for a run-scoring  single. It was a game-changer, putting Illinois on top, 6-5.

"We'll put this win in our pocket and go after the next one," said Tillman.

The Warhawks  now have a record of 53-72.



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