American Association Recap July 10
Published on July 10, 2009 under American Association (AA) News Release
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* AMERICAN ASSOCIATION RECAP 7/10/09 *
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Sioux Falls 6, Lincoln 3
@ Lincoln, NE. Time: 2:17 Attendance: 3,437 W: Ben Moore (4-5) L: Jarrett Gardner (6-4) S: None HR: SF-Tim Hutting (2)
The Sioux Falls Canaries got an outstanding performance from starting pitcher Ben Moore to get the best of Lincoln and come away with a 6-3 win. Moore went the distance, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight to earn his fourth win of the season. Leading the way offensively for the Canaries was 3B Trevor Lawhorn who was 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI. Sioux Falls SS Tim Hutting also had a good game. He was 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
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Shreveport-Bossier 5, Wichita 4
@ Shreveport, LA. Time: 2:37 Attendance: 1,784 W: Jimmy Heard (3-0) L: Derek Blacksher (5-2) S: Justin Dowdy (7) HR: WW-Greg Porter (10), Michael Thompson (4)
The Wichita Wingnuts got home runs from LF Greg Porter and 3B Michael Thompson, but it wasn't enough as Shreveport-Bossier came away with a one-run victory. Captains starting pitcher Jimmy Heard had a good outing, allowing three runs, one earned, on four hits while striking out four in four innings to earn the win and improve to 3-0 on the year. Shreveport-Bossier DH Jose Torres led the way at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI.
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El Paso 5, Pensacola 3
@ Pensacola, FL. Time: 3:19 Attendance: 2,415
W: Yury Santana (2-0) L: Hunter Davis (2-1) S: Mike Cervera (2) HR: None
The El Paso Diablos scored twice in the top of the ninth inning to break a 3-3 tie and come away with the 5-3 win on the road. Leading five different Diablos hitters had two hits in the game, including C Eddy Rodriguez who was 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI. Pensacola SS Luis Guance was 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a RBI to lead the Pelicans in the losing effort. El Paso reliever Yury Santana tossed a scoreless eighth inning to pick up the win and improve to 2-0 on the year.
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Sioux City 10, St. Paul 5
@ St. Paul, MN. Time: 2:51 Attendance: 5,493 W: Ty Marotz (3-7) L: Reed Dickert (2-4) S: None HR: SC-James Boone (1)
Sioux City recorded 15 hits as a team en route to an easy win on the road against St. Paul. Canaries LF James Boone led the way at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI. Sioux City SS Nick McCoola also had a good game at the plate. He was 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and a RBI. Canaries starting pitcher Ty Marotz went the distance to earn his third win. Marotz allowed five runs on six hits while striking out six.
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SECOND HALF STANDINGS
NORTH DIVISION W L GB
Sioux City (22-26) 3 1 --
St. Paul (23-25) 3 2 0.5
Sioux Falls (21-27) 2 2 1.0
Lincoln (22-26) 1 3 2.0
x-Wichita (32-16) 1 4 2.5
SOUTH DIVISION W L GB
Shreve-Bossier (22-26) 3 1 --
x-Fort Worth (30-18) 2 1 0.5
El Paso (21-27) 2 2 1.0
Pensacola (24-24) 2 2 1.0
Grand Prairie (23-25) 1 2 1.5
x-won first half
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Tomorrow's Schedule (All times are Central):
El Paso at Pensacola - 6:35 PM
Wichita at Shreveport-Bossier - 7:05 PM
Fort Worth at Grand Prairie - 7:05 PM
Sioux Falls at Lincoln - 7:05 PM
Sioux City at St. Paul - 7:05 PM
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American Association Stories from July 10, 2009
- Saturday's Game Will Be Televised; Pelicans Lose on Friday 5-3 - Pensacola Pelicans
- Explorers Edge Saints - Sioux City Explorers
- Clutch Hitting Gets Captains Third Straight Win - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
- American Association Recap July 10 - AA
- Saints Get Doubled Up by X's, Lose 10-5 Friday - St. Paul Saints
- Wingnuts Drop Series Opener in Shreveport - Wichita Wingnuts
- Sioux Falls Scores Six in First Two Innings - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Moore Pitches Canaries Past Saltdogs - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Markray released due to injury - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
- Pelicans Show To Air 15 Minutes Earlier This Saturday - Pensacola Pelicans
- Pelicans return home for three games - Pensacola Pelicans
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