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Rascals Report: River City Sets, Extends Franchise Record for Wins

The River City Rascals have a franchise record 59 wins with 13 games left in the season.

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For the third straight year, the River City Rascals have set a franchise record for wins.

After winning 56 times in 2009 and 57 times in 2010, the Rascals picked up win No. 58 on Friday. With a win on Saturday, the Rascals now have 59 wins with 13 games left in the regular season. 

The Rascals continue to lead the Frontier League with a 59-23 record. River City also has a 7.5 game lead on the Southern Illinois Miners in the West Division. 

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Looking Back

Once again the Rascals put up a winning week. River City went 4-2 in the last six games, clinching a playoff spot in the process. 

  • Sunday, Aug. 14: For the first time all season, the Rascals were swept, losing to Joliet 4-1.
  • Monday, Aug. 15: Off.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 16: River City rebounded with a 6-4 win against Normal to . 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 17: Normal beat the Rascals 9-3.
  • Thursday, Aug. 18: The Rascals got back to winning with a 4-2 win against the Normal CornBelters to pick up the series win.
  • Friday, Aug. 19: The with River City pounding the Evansville Otters 13-3.
  • Saturday, Aug. 20: River City's bats remained hot with the Rascals winning 14-6.

Looking Ahead

The Rascals will hit the road again this week. River City will finish its home stand on Sunday before embarking on a six-game road trip.

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  • Sunday, Aug. 21: Evansville Otters at River City Rascals (5:05 p.m. at T.R. Hughes)
  • Monday, Aug. 22: Off. 
  • Tuesday, Aug. 23: River City Rascals at Normal CornBelters (7 p.m. at The Corn Crib)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 24: River City Rascals at Normal CornBelters (7 p.m. at The Corn Crib)
  • Thursday, Aug. 25: River City Rascals at Normal CornBelters (7 p.m. at The Corn Crib)
  • Friday, Aug. 26: River City Rascals at Florence Freedom (7:05 p.m. at Florence)
  • Saturday, Aug. 27: River City Rascals at Florence Freedom (6:05 p.m. at Florence)

Who’s Hot

All season long the Rascals have gotten key contributions on offense and from the mound.

  • Joash Brodin is hitting 10-for-22 (.455) with one homer and four RBIs in the last week.
  • Chad Maddox has a team-high seven RBIs in the last six games.
  • Dustin Umberger has tossed five scoreless innings in his last three relief appearances. He gave up three hits and one walk while striking out six. 
  • Zach Sterner threw seven innings of one-run ball .

Who’s Not

There aren't many players on the league-best Rascals who are slumping.

  • Jason Patton is hitting just .200 (2-for-10) in his last three games.
  • Kenny Arnerich gave up six runs over 6.1 innings of work in his last two appearances. 

Standings

As of Sunday, Aug. 21, at 12 p.m.

West DivisionWLPCTGBSTREAKLAST 10 River City Rascals 59 23 0.720 - 3W 6-4 Southern Illinois Miners 52 31 0.627 7.5 1W 7-3 Normal CornBelters 40 43 0.482 19.5 1L 5-5 Gateway Grizzlies 34 48 0.415 25 1W 4-6 Florence Freedom 34 49 0.410 25.5 1L 4-6 Evansville Otters 31 52 0.373 28.5 2L 5-5 East DivisionWLPCTGBSTREAKLAST 10 Joliet Slammers 49 34 0.590 - 1W 6-4 Lake Erie Crushers 43 39 0.524 5.5 1L 6-4 Traverse City Beach Bums 42 41 0.506 7 1L 4-6 Windy City ThunderBolts 41 42 0.494 8 1W 4-6 Washington Wild Things 37 45 0.451 11.5 1L 5-5 Rockford RiverHawks 34 49 0.410 15 1W 3-7

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