Back and Forth Match Goes to Diablos
August 14, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Laredo Lemurs News Release
El Paso, TX - The El Paso Diablos (31-51) scored one run in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to overcome Laredo Lemurs (44-38) six-run fourth inning and win, 9-7.
The Lemurs led 7-6 after their scoring outburst in the fourth and fifth innings, but El Paso C Juan Apodaca tied the game in the sixth with an RBI single to left field. In the seventh, Diablos' 3B Miguel Chacoa drove in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly, and Apodaca added some cushion with an RBI double in the eighth. Apodaca batted 2-for-3 with two RBI.
El Paso right-hander Jake Meiers (2-1) picked up the win after throwing a scoreless seventh inning. Closer Marshall Schuler earned his ninth save by holding the two-run lead in the ninth.
For the Lemurs, C Brian Peterson had a terrific night, batting 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. RF Harrison Kain also had success at the plate, batting 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored.
The loss drops the Lemurs into second place a game back behind the Grand Prairie AirHogs.
The Lemurs have one more home stand this season. The Sioux City Explores will come to town and face the Lemurs for the first time in their existence on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:30pm at Uni-Trade Stadium. For tickets call 956-7LEMURS or visit LaredoLemurs.com.
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