L-Kings crush Bandits

CLINTON —The Clinton LumberKings pounded the Quad Cities River Bandits 17-5 Monday, as they out hit their rivals 26-10. This was the most runs scored by the LumberKings since May 15, 2006 when they beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 18-16. Fabio Castillo was scheduled to make his start but the Texas Rangers made a move that sent Michael Kirkman back to the LumberKings from Spokane. This is Kirkman’s second tour of duty with the club this season. Kirkman got a 1-2-3 inning to start off the game. Then came the fireworks of the LumberKing offense. Engel Beltre led off the explosion with a single to left. Matt Lawson singled to center moving runners to first and second. Mitch Moreland singled to center to start the scoring by plating Beltre. The hot hitting Jonathan Greene singled to center to score Lawson. Tim Smith singled as well... [read full story]