Jack O’Loughlin gave the Mud Hens a good start on Wednesday. They took advantage, building an early lead and making it hold up late.
O’Loughlin allowed a run in four innings of work, striking out five to three hits and two walks. He got a little wild in the second inning, giving up a single and then walking Eric Haase before plunking Sandy Leon. A ground out scored a run but O’Loughlin shut it down there.
Michael Papierski got the Hens started by leading off the bottom of the third with a triple. A pair of outs followed, but Colt Keith stepped to the dish and mashed his 25th home run of the year.