No Afternoon Delight in Indy
Published on June 9, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Pawtucket Red Sox News Release
You had to think "what might have been" on Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis. The Indians beat Pawtucket 5-3, lead by Pedro Alvarez who went 3-4 with a triple, homer and a double. Alavrez was a first round pick of the Pirates in 2008 after a standout career at Vanderbilt University. He also was selected by the Red Sox in the 14th round in 2005, but opted for college instead. Alvarez scored twice.
Trailing 3-1, the PawSox tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning with two outs as Aaron Bates singled in a pair of runs. Indianapolis answered quickly in the bottom of the inning with the games' final two runs.
Kris Johnson (3-5) took the loss working 5 innings, walikng 3 and whiffing 4 batters. T.J. Large and Chad Paronto combned for three shutout innings of relief. Mike Crotta (4-3) was the winner and Jean Machi picked up his ninth save.
The series continues on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. Michael Bowden (1-2, 5.06) facesDaniel McCutchen (3-3, 4.45).
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