The Manitowoc Bandits have grabbed a 1 game lead over Denmark in the Shoreland League standings after a 9-5 victory at Municipal Field last night. The Bandits & Devilbears were tied at 2 entering the bottom of the 6th when Chris Casper delivered an RBI single and that was followed by a 2 run homer by Mike Ruzek. Manitowoc added an insurance run in the 7th and 3 more runs in the 8th and then withstood a 2 run rally by Denmark..in the top of the 9th. Luke Mandich was the winning pitcher with relief help from Earl Vorpagel. Trevor DePas was the starting and losing pitcher for the Devilbears. Tonight, the Bandits play host to the Branch Blaze with a 7:30 first pitch.
