Back and Fourth Match Goes to the Sox
August 3, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Laredo Lemurs News Release
Amarillo, TX - The Laredo Lemurs (39-33) took a 7-6 lead but could not hold on as the Amarillo Sox (39-30) scored five runs over the seventh and eighth to open up the three games series with an 11-7 win at Amarillo National Banks Sox Stadium Friday night.ÃâÃÂ
The Lemurs would take the 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh by picking up five straight hits, scoring three runs, scaring Sox starter Joe Newby from the game.ÃâàÃâÃÂ
Lemurs reliever Jon Jones, who took the ball after starter Seth Lintz in the fourth, stayed on to pitch to open the bottom of the seventh, giving up two runs to the Sox that put them back in the lead for good. Jones took the loss for the Lemurs going two and a third, giving up two runs, on four hits, with three walks, and a strikeout.ÃâàÃâÃÂ
Lemurs leadoff hitter Harrison Kain had a nice night going four for five, with two runs scored, and an RBI.ÃâàDanny Poma and Stephen Douglas each had two hits on the night for the Lemurs.ÃâÃÂ
Jason Martin, Chris Valencia, andÃâàCory PattonÃâàeach had three hits during the game for the Sox to add to the team's 16 total. The three combined for four RBI's, two walks, and a run.
Josh GilesÃâàpitched a single inning of shutout relief to grab his second win of the season whileÃâàErik DraxtonÃâàpicked up his 12th save while striking out three over two innings.ÃâÃÂ
Single game tickets, season tickets, suite rentals, and group packages are on sale now. ÃâàFor more information, call the Lemurs' office at 956-7LEMURS or visit the Lemurs' official website at www.laredolemurs.com.
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