OKC RedHawks: Chris Wallace supplies big hit, Hawks back in first place

TURNING POINT

Bases loaded, two outs in the bottom of the 10^th inning. Iowa was clinging to a 5-3 lead and pinch-hitter Chris Wallace was Oklahoma City's final hope. Wallace ripped a single to left, setting up a potential play at the plate to decide the game. But Iowa's left fielder misplayed the hard shot, ricocheting off his glove 20 feet behind him. The error allowed J.B. Shuck to race around from first and score the winning run.

SERIES STORYLINE

It's been a wild series, filled with terrible pitching, plenty of hitting and some late-inning drama. Combined, the teams have scored 53 runs on 72 hits in only three games. But in the end, no matter how much its pitching staff is struggling, Oklahoma City's powerful offense has found a way to win all three.

OKC STAR OF THE GAME — CHRIS WALLACE

The backup catcher earns this honor for the second night in a row. Wednesday night, he was a factor throughout, compiling three hits and two RBIs. But Thursday night, Wallace didn't enter the game until it was already 31/2 hours old. But with two outs in the 10th, he delivered the deciding blow, ripping a single to left that turned into three runs.