Beach Bums Fall in Two Pitchers Duels
Published on August 1, 2018 under Frontier League (FL)
Traverse City Beach Bums News Release
MARION, IL - The Traverse City Beach Bums(31-36) were locked up in two low scoring match-ups with the Southern Illinois Miners(33-32), dropping both games by 2-0 scores.
To start off game one, Southern Illinois got on the board first with an unearned run on a Chance Shepard RBI single. They doubled their advantage in the third when Harrison Bragg knocked in a run on a single to center. The Beach Bums threatened in a number of innings but ending up stranding eight throughout the 2-0 loss.
Geno Encino and John Havird locked up in a great pitcher's duel, each going the distance on the mound. Encino improved to 3-6 with the shutout win. He gave up three hits, and walked four. John Havird allowed two runs, one earned, on four hits and three walks, while striking out six. He falls to 3-7.
In game two's third inning, Max Dutto singled down the right field line then moved to second on a Joe Duncan sacrifice bunt. Romeo Cortina followed with a deep fly ball down the left field line that tucked in over the wall and infield the foul pole for a 2-0 lead that the Miners would keep throughout.
Kurt Heyer picked up the win for Southern Illinois with a complete game shutout, improving to 6-5. He allowed three hits while striking out eight. Reinaldo Lopez earned his league-leading fourth complete game, but suffered the loss to drop to 7-4. He gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks.
On Thursday night, the Beach Bums and Southern Illinois Miners, conclude this quick, two-day, three-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm eastern and Tom Willms will have the call, starting with the Budweiser pregame show, at 7:45. You can listen along from anywhere in the world at TCBeachBums.com.
What could be better than a warm summer night at the ballpark, laughing with friends and family, while celebrating America's pastime and cheering on the Beach Bums? Adding Fireworks into the mix! Tonight's Fantastic Fireworks Friday out at Wuerfel Park is brought to you by one of our newest sponsors, DTE Energy. So come on out and join us as the Bums take on the Normal Cornbelters, and stick around to see the most FANTASTICAL Firework display after the game! Gates open at 6pm for a 7:05pm start. For information and tickets, go to TCBeachBums.com or call the office at (231) 943-0100.
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