Rex overcome early deficit to edge Champion City 12-7 at home

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

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The Terre Haute Rex rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Champion City 12-7 on Sunday at Bob Warn Field. The go-ahead run was scored by Nate Millington in the fourth inning on a pickoff error. The Rex scored four runs in that inning, bolstered by key hits from Deakin Brinkley and Wally Diaz. Starter Fabian Hernandez struggled early but was supported by relievers who combined to allow only two earned runs over the final five innings. With this victory, the Rex maintain their lead in the Central Division with a 9-2 record in the second half of the season.

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  • Rex scored six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.
  • Gutierrez and Murphy each recorded three hits and two RBIs.
  • Terre Haute has won nine of its first 11 games this season.
  • Rex will host Dubois County on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m.
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  • 11:32 PMYahoo SportsRex rally from 4-0 deficit for ninth win in Prospect's 2nd half
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Rex baserunner Nate Millington scored the go-ahead run on a busted pickoff play by Champion City, as the Terre Haute squad beat the visiting team from Springfield, Ohio 12-7 on Sunday at Bob Warn Field. Millington's run gave the Rex a 6-5 edge to start the bottom of the fourth inning. Terre Haute scored four more runs in the frame on Deakin Brinkley's RBI single, Wally Diaz's two-run double ...

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