American Association Recap
Published on July 6, 2009 under American Association (AA) News Release
St. Paul 4, Wichita 1
@ Wichita, KS. Time: 2:43 Attendance: 2,216
W: Brandon Kintzler (7-2) L: Brad Davis (4-4) S: Kerry Ligtenberg (10)
HR: SP-Brent Krause (7)
A terrific pitching performance by St. Paul starter Brandon Kintzler leads the Saints to victory over the Wichita Wingnuts. Kintzler threw seven solid innings allowing only one earned run on eight hits with eight strikeouts. Kintzler moves his record to 7-2 on the season with the victory. 3B Jeff Eure led the St. Paul offense going 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a RBI. Saints RF Brent Krause hit his seventh home run of the year in a 1-for-4 night. Wingnuts DH Greg Porter and 3B Michael Thompson each had three hits in the losing cause.
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Grand Prairie 18, Shreveport-Bossier 0
@ Grand Prairie, TX. Time: 3:02 Attendance: 1,922
W: Jose Cordero (4-1) L: Thad Markray (3-7) S: None
HR: GP-Javier Brito (1), Brandon Carter (3)
A tremendous offensive display and a solid pitching performance by Grand Prairie starter Jose Cordero led the AirHogs to an easy win over the Shreveport-Bossier Captains. Everyone in the Grand Prairie batting order had at least two hits and eight of the nine scored at least two runs. 3B Cesar Nicolas was 4-for-6 with two runs scored and three RBI while LF Chad Gabriel had a 3-for-5 night with three runs scored and three runs batted in. Cordero threw a five-hit complete game shutout to run his record to 4-1 on the year. He allowed three walks while striking out six batters.
American Association Stories from July 6, 2009
- American Association Recap - AA
- Grand Prairie Cruises Past Shreveport-Bossier 18-0 Behind Cordero's Gem - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- Kintzler Dazzles, Saints Win First Game of Second Half 4-1 - St. Paul Saints
- Wingnuts open second half with loss - Wichita Wingnuts
- Wingnuts Sign Flamethrower - Wichita Wingnuts
- Pelicans to Honor Local Heroes - Pensacola Pelicans
- Nicolas, Neitz American Association Players Of The Week - AA
- Hail Cesar, Nicolas Named Batter Of The Week - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- Justin Toole Inked by Cleveland Indians - Sioux City Explorers
- Captains end first half with huge comeback win - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
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