Chiefs Fall 3-0 Friday
July 15, 2016 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Peoria, IL - The Peoria Chiefs got seven hits on Friday but failed to score in a 3-0 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in the 1000th game scheduled at Dozer Park since it opened in 2002. The loss drops the Chiefs to 11-11 in the second half and 51-41 overall as they won the series and now get ready to host Great Lakes.
After being held hitless in game two of Thursday's double header the Chiefs finally got a hit in the third inning when Bladimil Franco singled to end a 9 1/3 inning drought. He was left at second after a stolen base as the next two Chiefs struck out swinging.
The game was scoreless into the seventh as Chiefs starter Juan Perez and Lugnuts starter Angel Perdomo matched zeroes on the scoreboard. Lansing stranded two runners in the second and sixth innings while the Chiefs left two runners on base in both the fifth and sixth innings.
Lansing broke through in the seventh as the Chiefs stuck with Perez. Justin Atkinson singled to left and scored on a triple to right by Conor Panas. Carl Wise clobbered his third home run of the season into the left-field berm for a 3-0 Lugnuts lead. The Chiefs went to the bullpen and got three straight outs from Nick Frey.
The 3-0 lead held up for Lansing as two relievers prevented the Chiefs from getting a runner past first base over the last three innings. Dylan Becker hit into a double play with nobody out in the seventh and the game ended with a runner on first on a flyout to center.
Perez (3-2) took the loss as he allowed three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out six. Frey allowed two hits and struck out three over two shutout innings. Steven Gallardo allowed a walk and struck out two in one shutout inning.
Notes This Chiefs have been shutout seven times this season, including twice at home in JulyThe Chiefs haven't scored an earned run in 21 inningsThe Chiefs won the series 2-1 despite not getting a RBI on a hit in the seriesThe last time the Chiefs had a RBI on a hit was Monday when Eli Alvarez homered in the eighth inning at WisconsinThe Chiefs had a stretch of 13 1/3 consecutive shutout innings snapped as Lansing scored three runs on three hits to start the seventhPerez is tied for second on the Chiefs with four home runs allowed in just 51 inningsAll of the Chiefs hits were singlesFranco and Carlos Torres had two hits eachThe Chiefs start a series with the Great Lakes Loons (LA Dodgers) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. but neither team has announced a starting pitcherSaturday is Jimmy Buffett night with a Landshark Buffett Beach Double Fireworks ShowThe Chiefs will wear specialty beach themed jerseys which will be auctioned off to benefit the Pediatric Resource CenterThe broadcast can be heard, starting with the Pre-Game Show at 6:15 p.m. on www.peoriachiefs.com/listenlive which also has downloads for a free app on the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and AndroidThe broadcast is also available on the Peoria Chiefs Network in the Tune-In Radio App.
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