CAPS FAIR WELL AGAINST FAIRVIEW

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. -- The McDowell Capahas -- playing their 10th road game already this season -- picked up a 10-5 victory over Fairview Heights Tuesday night.

McDowell (8-3) has had only one home game, but that will change this weekend when the Capahas are scheduled to play five home games.

"It'll be nice to be back at home for a change," said Capahas manager Jess Bolen. "It seems like we've been on the road forever."

In Tuesday's game, the Capahas had 11 hits, led by Jerry Wolsey with four. Steve Kress and Darin Kinsolving both added two hits.

Danny Simpher pitched the first four innings, allowing five hits and one run while striking out five. Todd Pennington hurled the next three frames, giving up four runs and four hits. Chad Bogenpohl finished up, allowing no runs and three hits in two innings.

The Capahas used a five-run third inning to take control of the contest.

The Capahas will take on the same Fairview Heights squad at 8 p.m. Friday, then face Springfield (Ill.) in a pair of doubleheaders, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday.

Then there will be another road game, followed by five more home contests next weekend.