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Early Runs Again Give AirHogs a Win

May 30, 2011 - American Association (AA)
Grand Prairie AirHogs News Release


KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- For the third day in a row, the Grand Prairie AirHogs scored multiple runs in the first inning, never were tied or behind the rest of the way, and cruised to another win. This time it was a 5-2 win over the Kansas City T-Bones at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, giving Grand Prairie a six-game winning streak.

David Espinosa started the game with a base-hit that hopped over the head of the first baseman Nick Farnsworth, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by David Thomas. Thomas then stole second and scored on Cesar Nicolas's single to give the AirHogs (12-5) the early lead.

Grand Prairie starter Jason Jennings (2-0) did not have his best command on Monday, walking three and throwing 34 of his 81 pitches for strikes, but he worked around trouble to earn his second win in as many starts. The only run he allowed was Nick Farnsworth's first-pitch, two-out solo home run in the second, despite having only one perfect inning in his five frames.

After the home run got the T-Bones (7-10) to within 2-1, the top of the AirHogs order went to work again against T.J. Large (1-3) in the third. Espinosa walked to start the inning, went to second on a wild pitch but was then thrown out trying to go to third - but that did not slow the AirHogs down. Thomas lined another single and Nicolas smashed a 3-2 pitch over the centerfield wall for his third home run of the year to make it 4-1.

Grand Prairie got one more run on a wild pitch in the sixth, and that was plenty for Jennings and four relievers. Jon Fulton was out of the bullpen first and allowed a hit in the sixth inning. Bo Schultz came next and had a perfect seventh before giving up a solo homer in the eighth to Jimmy Mojica. Dustin Cameron relieved Schultz with one on and one out in the eighth, and induced a double play from Jonathan Jaspe to get out of the inning. Jon Hunton then took over in the ninth and worked around a two-out single to pick up his seventh save of the year and third in as many days.

Notes: Jake Taylor went 0-for-4 to see his streak of six straight games with a hit and an RBI end...Nicolas left the game in the top of the seventh inning after diving for a foul pop-up in the bottom of the sixth. He is currently day-to-day...The AirHogs made two roster moves on Monday, releasing pitcher Rico Salmon and infielder Chad Bisnette, while signing righty relievers Jakob Cunningham and Kyle Godfrey. Neither appeared in Monday's game.

The AirHogs head continue their four-game series against the Kansas City T-Bones at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31. The next home game at QuikTrip Park is on Friday, June 3, against the St. Paul Saints, with Teacher Appreciation Night ($5 box seats with ID) and Church Youth Group Night. Don't miss the renewed commitment to excellence and affordable family entertainment. All games are available with live, free streaming video on ustream.tv. Individual game tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling 972-504-9383 or by visiting www.airhogsbaseball.com.

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