Lugnuts cool down Hot Rods, 7-1
April 17, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
LANSING, Mich. - Ryan Tepera pitched seven shutout innings, limiting the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-7) to just three singles, as the Lansing Lugnuts (4-6) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory on Saturday afternoon on Jackson Field.
After allowing three runs in 3 1/3 innings in his 2010 debut, Tepera (1-0) was sharp against the Hot Rods. The right-hander struck out four while allowing only a Chris Murrill single in the first inning, a Kyle Spraker single in the second, and Mayo Acosta single in the fifth. His victory was the first of the season for a Lugnuts starting pitcher.
Mark Sobolewski went 3-for-3 with two doubles to lead the offensive attack against Bowling Green starter Kyle Lobstein (0-1) and two relievers.
Kevin Nolan added a two-run double and Kenny Wilson scored a pair of runs for the Lugnuts, who put at least one runner on base in seven of their eight at-bats.
Nestor Molina pitched a perfect eighth and Scott Gracey allowed a run in the ninth, locking up the victory.
The Lugnuts and Hot Rods play the second game of their three-game series at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday at Cooley Law School Stadium. Right-hander Ryan Shopshire (0-0, 4.09) starts for the Nuts against Bowling Green right-hander Alexander Colome (0-1, 6.00).
Tickets to the April 26th Crosstown Showdown as well as the entire Lugnuts' 2010 home schedule are available for purchase online at www.lansinglugnuts.com, at the stadium box office, and by calling 517-485-4500.
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