FSL1 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Miracle hit walk-off grand slam in ninth

Published on August 29, 2008 under Florida State League (FSL1)
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FORT MYERS, F.L. (August 29, 2008) - In the lead-off spot for the Fort Myers Miracle on Friday night, Juan Portes found himself 0-for-4 with three strikeouts through the first eight innings. Portes made up for it all in the ninth with his walk-off grand slam in a 4-0 win over the Tampa Yankees at Hammond Stadium. Portes connected on his third career grand slam, setting a new franchise record, while belted his third-walk off homer this season, second with the money ball.

Scoreless through 8.5 innings on Friday, Johnny Woodard led off with a walk against the Yankees right-hander Philip Bartleski. After Danny Lehmann sacrificed Woodard to second with a bunt before pinch-hitters Edward Ovalle and Rene Tosoni were both sent to first on the free pass. After a Tampa meeting on the mound, Portes took the first pitch fastball from Bartleski and promptly ended the contest.

Anthony Slama moved to 4-1 this season out of the bullpen scoring the win. Slama went in order downing the Yanks in the ninth, before Portes lifted off minutes later. Matt Fox in his final tune-up before the playoffs tossed six innings of four-hit ball in the no-decision.

The Miracle and Yankees play game two of the series on "Fan Appreciation" night on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. There will be plenty of giveaways throughout the game as well as the biggest and best post-game fireworks display in Southwest Florida. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. and can be heard live on WMYR AM-1410 and WCNZ AM-1660 beginning at 6:50 p.m.

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