3-run eighth helps Chico beat Mesa
Published on July 17, 2005 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Mesa Miners News Release
MESA, ARIZONA -The Mesa Miners (27-21) lost their second straight home game to the Chico Outlaws (22-27) by giving up three runs in the top of the eighth inning. The 5-4 final makes Mesa 2-8 in their last 10 games.
Mesa got on the board first in the fifth inning with an RBI single by Digz Edwards. Edwards finished the game 2-for-3 with a run scored. Chico came right back in the top of the sixth to take a 2-1 lead with a 2-run home run by Mike Mallory. The Miners tied the game at 2-2 with a pinch-hit RBI single by Caleb Maher in the seventh. Kevin Sheredy relieved starter Jon Uhl and gave up three runs in the eighth inning, which would eventually be enough for Chico. Bobby Gandolfo scored on a throwing error by Michael Done, and then Steve Newson and Ryan Lehr had RBI singles.
Mesa starter Jon Uhl received a no decision but pitched well in his seven innings of work. He gave up two runs on seven hits. Sheredy (0-2) pitched the final two innings in relief to get the loss. Chico reliever Shane Warhoff (1-1) picked up the win in relief and Mike Gits closed out the game for his 10 save.
The Miners will close out the three-game series tomorrow at HoHoKam Park at 6:05pm. Jordy Alexander is the scheduled starter for Chico.
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