American Association recap-- July 14
Published on July 14, 2008 under American Association (AA) News Release
Pensacola 4, El Paso 1
@ Pensacola, FL. Time: 1:50 Attendance: 1,393
W: John Webb (6-4) L: Josh Kauten (0-2) S: None HR: EP-Alex Derhak (4)
In a pitcher's duel from start to finish, the Pensacola Pelicans snagged three runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back, earning a win at home. After the first frame, the two teams would combine for just two more runs the rest of the way. Pelicans starter John Webb allowed one run on just three hits while striking out six en route to the complete game victory. His counterpart, El Paso starter Josh Kauten, also went the distance, allowing four runs on seven hits in eight innings, but suffered the tough-luck loss.
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Grand Prairie 3, Shreveport 2 (10 innings)
@ Grand Prairie, TX. Time: 2:39 Attendance: 1,941
W: Vinnie DeChristofaro (4-1) L: Matt Clayman (2-8) S: None
HR: SS-Adam Hale 2(6); GP-Derek Nicholson (6)
Grand Prairie kept rolling in the second half as LF Aaron Garza hit a game-winning RBI double in the 10th inning to run the AirHogs' record to 10-3. Grand Prairie reliever Vinnie DeChristofaro picked up the victory after two scoreless innings in which he did not allow a hit and fanned five. Shreveport RF Adam Hale gave AirHogs starting pitcher Nat Harris some trouble, belting a pair of solo home runs, but it was not enough in the end. DH Derek Nicholson led the way for the AirHogs at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
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SECOND HALF STANDINGS
NORTH DIVISION W L GB Lincoln (21-26) 8 5 -- St. Paul (24-24) 7 6 1.0 Sioux City (21-27) 6 7 2.0 x-Sioux Falls (31-17) 6 7 2.0 Wichita (26-21) 5 8 3.0
SOUTH DIVISION W L GB Grand Prairie (27-21) 10 3 -- x-Fort Worth (29-19) 8 5 2.0 El Paso (22-26) 7 6 3.0 Shreveport (17-31) 5 9 5.5 Pensacola (21-27) 4 10 6.5
x-Won first half
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Tomorrow's Schedule w/Pitching Probables (All times are Central):
El Paso (Adam Blackley, 4-5) at Pensacola (Dan Smith, 0-2) 6:35 PM
Shreveport (Bric Steed, 0-0) at Grand Prairie (Justin Garcia, 5-3) 7:05 PM
Wichita (Richard Salazar, 3-3) at Fort Worth (Lee Gwaltney, 7-0) 7:05 PM
Sioux Falls (Travis Kane, 6-4) at Lincoln (RD Spiehs, 2-1) 7:05 PM
Sioux City (Nick Singleton, 4-4) at St. Paul (Dustin Bolton, 4-2) 7:05 PM
American Association Stories from July 14, 2008
- American Association recap-- July 14 - AA
- AirHogs Win 3-2 in 10 Innings - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- The Pelicans defeat El Paso 4-1 - El Paso Diablos
- Pels Win Behind Webb's Gem - Pensacola Pelicans
- Alvarez, Bolton - American Association Players of the Week - AA
- Saints Pitcher Dustin Bolton Named American Assocation Teamline Direct Pitcher of the Week - St. Paul Saints
- AirHogs Announce A-Rod & Madonna Night - Grand Prairie AirHogs
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