Mud Hens shut out Louisville to get 8-0 win at Fifth Third Field

4/13/2013
BLADE STAFF

The Mud Hens hammered Louisville 8-0 at Fifth Third Field tonight.

Toledo starter Jose Alvarez combined with relievers Evan Reed and Jess Todd to shut out the Bats on just two hits. Alvarez struck out seven and walked two while giving up just two hits, while Reed (two hitless innings) and Todd (hitless ninth) completed the shutout.

Meanwhile the Hens pounded out a season-high 14 hits, scoring single runs in the first and third, two in the sixth and four in the eighth to put the game away.