Bass finishes strong in Tacoma

Published on September 1, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release


Tacoma - Adam Bass went eight innings, gave up just two runs and retired the last 12 men he faced to earn his ninth win of the season and lead the Sidewinders to a 4-2 win over the Tacoma Rainiers on Friday night. Bass struck out eight and did not walk a batter.

Four different Sidewinders had RBI to support Bass' effort. Juan Brito's single in the second gave Tucson a 1-0 lead and Robby Hammock's 20th home run of the season tied the game at 2 in the fourth. Jon Weber and Scott Hairston had RBI singles in the sixth to give Tucson the final winning margin.

Bass allowed seven hits and hit three batters through the first four innings but settled in after that. He gave up a leadoff triple to Greg Dobbs in the fifth but struck out the side to strand Dobbs at third. Bass did not allow another baserunner.

Mike Schultz pitched a perfect ninth with two strikeouts for his fourth save of the year.

Bobby Livingston was charged with the loss despite working eight innings. Livingston (8-11) allowed four runs on 10 hits.

The Sidewinders and Rainiers continue their series on Saturday night at Cheney Stadium. Left-hander Evan MacLane (0-0 0.00) will make his first start for Tucson (second appearance) against right-hander Jeff Harris (0-2 4.67) for Tacoma. First pitch is at 7:05. The game will air live on COOL 1450 beginning at 6:50.

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