Game Recap - Game vs. Siren Turns Into Exhibition

The Siren Steelers came to town on Wednesday evening, but unfortunately there were only 6 of them. This forced coach Scott Lindholm into sending some Bandits to the other dugout so some sort of game could atleast be made and players could get some work in before this weekend's tournament. "I'm sure it was a tough decision as to who to send over to the Steelers side, but we sent over some guys who got more at-bats than they would have otherwise today." said pitcher Jim Rochford, in reference to the two part-time starters Curtis Roebuck and Sean Weinberg, and high schooler Jack Werner.

Kyle Kahl started the game for the Bandits and threw three innings of work. Kahl pitched well in his outing but the Bandits' defense was as sloppy as the weather, which unfortunately set the tone for the exhibition.

The River Bandits did come out hitting the ball taking a 4-3 lead after the 1st inning. However, in the fourth inning Steelers turned the mound over to Bandits player Curtis Roebuck, who shut his teammates down effectively.

The exhibition was called due to weather in the middle of the fifth inning with the Steelers/Bandits leading the Bandits 8-5.

*Other Notes

*Don't forget the Bandits play in the Osceola Tournament this weekend 6/1 @ 6:30 v. Osceola, and 6/2 @ 2pm v. Rosetown

*Michael Chelberg pitched an inning of relief and Trevor Todd threw two.

*Scott Lindholm went 2/3, and Chad Allram's first two pitches he saw plunked him in the left shoulder.

*Word is Troy DeSmet is coming along very well from his injury v. Princeton on Saturday

*Bandit's player Sean Weinberg made a leaping catch in right field for the Steelers on a lined shot that appeared to be heading to the fence.