Gateway’s Abdiel Diaz (1) and Cole Brannen (5) share the ball during a recent game. (Photo courtesy: Gateway Grizzlies)
| Frontier League Baseball | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Grizzlies (9-6) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Washington Wild Things (9-5) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Jason Barnes
Staff Writer
WASHINGTON, PA — The Gateway Grizzlies got three hits and three RBIs from catcher Kevin Krause and a superb effort on the mound from starting pitcher Ryne Moore (1-1), who ended up going the distance in a rain-shortened, six-inning Frontier League 4-0 victory over the Washington Wild Things, Sunday night at Wild Things Park.
Just like on Saturday night, the Grizzlies went ahead in the top of the third inning, as they put together a three-hit frame against Wild Things starter Jordan DiValerio (2-1). With Abdiel Diaz and Andrew Moritz on third and second base, respectively, Krause came up clutch with a single over the leaping second baseman, scoring both runners for a 2-0 Grizzlies lead.
In the fifth inning, the Grizzlies would double their advantage with a pair of RBI doubles. Moritz ended up scoring all the way from first base on another hit by Krause, a double pulled past the diving third baseman and down the left field line to give Gateway a 3-0 lead.
Krause advanced to third on the late throw to home plate, and two batters later, with two outs, D.J. Stewart came up with an RBI double of his own to right-center field, giving the Grizzlies a 4-0 advantage.
The rest of the game belonged to Moore, as the right-hander flashed brilliance over six shutout innings, walking just one and striking out four. He was credited with the complete game shutout when heavy rain began to fall in the middle of the seventh inning before Washington came to bat, and after a delay of over an hour, the rest of the game was called off.
Having won the road series in Washington for the first time since 2019 and completed a 5-1 road trip to improve to 9-6 on the season, the Grizzlies will return home to Sauget to open up a six-game home stand on Tuesday, May 28, against the Joliet Slammers.
The Grizzlies and Slammers will play a three-game series on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. First pitch at Grizzlies Ballpark all three nights is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Scoring Summary
InningsPlayV – H
Gateway Grizzlies 3rd K. Krause singled to right center, 2 RBI; A. Moritz scored; A. Diaz scored. 2 – 0
Gateway Grizzlies 5th K. Krause doubled down the LF line, advanced to third, RBI; A. Moritz scored. 3 – 0
Gateway Grizzlies 5th D.J. Stewart doubled to right center, RBI; K. Krause scored. 4 – 0
UPCOMING GATEWAY GRIZZLIES BASEBALL GAMES
| Date | Time | At | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) | 6:30 pm | Home | Joliet Slammers | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |
| May 29, 2024 (Wednesday) | 6:30 pm | Home | Joliet Slammers | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |
| May 30, 2024 (Thursday) | 6:30 pm | Home | Joliet Slammers | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |
| May 31, 2024 (Friday) | 6:30 pm | Home | Evansville Otters | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |
| June 1, 2024 (Saturday) | 6:30 pm | Home | Evansville Otters | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |
| June 2, 2024 (Sunday) | 1:05 pm | Home | Evansville Otters | Grizzlies Ballpark / Sauget, IL |