Otters Capture Tense Game 1 as Burnes and Seager Star
October 14, 2024
Chicago (UBAN) - Corbin Burnes mowed down 10 Mexico City batters as the Chicago Otters won a heart-stopping victory over the Mexico City Aguilas Doradas, 2 to 1, in Game One of the Western Conference Finals.
The game was decided in the 9th inning. Jarren Duran hit a single. Duran took his lead and swiped second. Maikel Garcia was the next batter, but he struck out. Corey Seager stepped in and he doubled giving Chicago the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. Overall Chicago out-hit Mexico
City 12 to 5.
The victory was credited to Andrew Nardi(1-0) who went 1/3 of an inning, allowing no runs. The loss was charged to Yennier Cano(0-1) in relief.
