Capitals Bounce Back with First Shutout of the Year
May 24, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Yuma, AZ - The Edmonton Capitals played their second defensive gem of the young season Monday night in Yuma. Four Capitals pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout as the Caps blanked the Scorpions 1 - 0. Alexander Francisco earned the win with seven strong innings picking up four strikeouts along the way. Lou Pote, Broc Coffman and Chad Blackwell didn't allow a single hit the rest of the way. Edmonton manufactured their run with three straight singles from Larry Bigbie, Tom Collaro and Pete Farina.
Four of the Capitals six games have been decided by two runs or less. Edmonton's record improves to 2 and 4 and they'll have a chance to win the series against the Scorpions Tuesday night. Mike Hrynio will get his second start of the season for the Capitals.
The Edmonton Capitals are Edmonton's first choice for professional baseball and family entertainment. Capitals season seats start at under $9 per game and individual game tickets are available for just $10 every game. The Caps Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at TELUS Field. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, the TELUS Field Box Office during regular business hours, at (780) 414-GOAL (4625) or online at capsbaseball.ca.
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