Explorers Stun Warhawks, 4-2
The <Illinois Warhawks:team#74> got a sterling performance from catcher <Dan Byrd:player#7124>, but the <Oregon Explorers:team#75> still prevailed, 4-2. Byrd went 2-2 with a home run and a walk, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. <Freddy Lloyd:player#10091> was credited with the save. He has now successfully converted 5 of 7 save opportunities. The win gives the Explorers a record of 36-73.

Oregon used a timely hit from <Tony Rincón:player#3256> to get the win. The first baseman stroked a 2-run  double in the top of the eighth inning to put the Explorers ahead, 3-1. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it made an impact.

"My job is to go out and play as hard as I can for the Explorers," said Rincón.



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