Redman one-hits Worthington

Key West starting pitcher Andrew Redman dominated from start to finish, narrowly missing out on a no-hitter as he improved to 4-0 with a win at Worthington late Thursday night. Dan Spain got back on track with a solo homer in his first at bat and the Ramblers cruised to a 6-0 EIHL victory.

Spain's shot over the left field fence gave Key West (16-4) a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, which proved to be all Redman needed. The right-hander's only hit allowed came with one out in the second inning when Dan Marshall's line drive one-hopper eluded the glove of second baseman Justin Kuhle.

Redman went all seven innings for his third complete game of the season. He walked three and struck out six in his best statistical outing of 2012 on the way to lowering his ERA to 1.67.

Tim Carty led the Ramblers with a 3-for-4 night at the plate, including a double and a pair of runs scored. First baseman Chris Briggs went 2-for-2 with two singles, two walks, two RBIs and a run. Spain ended an 0-for-17 slump when he connected in the first inning. The shortstop went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs.

Marshall, who went six-plus innings, took the loss for Worthington. He gave up all six runs (four earned) and 10 hits.

The Ramblers are in action both Saturday and Sunday as they return to Prairie League play. They travel to Balltown on Saturday for a 12 p.m. duel before hosting Epworth at Table Mound on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.