Beavers Rally Falls Short Against Sounds

Published on August 5, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - Gabe Gross hit two home runs - including a three-run blast as part of Nashville's five-run second inning - and the Sounds earned a split in their series with the Portland Beavers by hanging on for a 10-9 victory before 7,331 Saturday night at PGE Park.

Vinny Rotino was 3-for-5 with two RBIs, Rickie Weeks added three hits and Gross drove in four runs and scored three times for the Sounds. (69-45).

The Sounds built their lead to as big as 8-0, but the Beavers (46-69) rallied to get back to within a run thanks to a three-run rally in the ninth.

Both of Gross' home runs, as well as a solo homer by Chris Barnwell, came off Portland starter Shawn Estes, who was making his Beavers debut as he recovers from "Tommy John" surgery. Estes (0-1), a veteran of 12 major league seasons, allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings in the loss.

Adam Pettyjohn (9-2) worked six innings, allowing four runs (3 earned) and eight hits for the win. Luther Hackman retired one batter to get his 16th save.

Frank Menechino had three hits and four RBIs, pitcher Steve Watkins drove in two runs and Brian Myrow extended his hitting streak to 11 games for the Beavers, who open a four-game series with the Memphis Redbirds at PGE Park Sunday at 2:05 p.m. The team will wear pink jerseys as part as "Strike Out Breast Cancer Day."

NOTES: Former Beaver first baseman and fan-favorite Tagg Bozied marks his return to PGE Park on Sunday as part of the Redbirds roster. Bozied played three seasons for the Beavers (2003-05), hitting 32 home runs and driving in 127 runs over 190 games in a Portland uniform ... to make room for Estes on the roster, the Beavers placed pitcher Kyle Stutes on the temporary inactive list Saturday.

Beavers Game File

SATURDAY'S GAME: Nashville 10, Beavers 9

WINNING PITCHER: Pettyjohn (9-2)

LOSING PITCHER: Estes (0-1)

SAVE: Hackman (16)

HOME RUNS: Gross 2 (3), Barnwell (7)

SUNDAY'S GAME: Memphis (Randy Keisler: 8-8, 4.47) at Portland (Jack Cassel: 7-11, 3.53), 2:05 p.m.; live broadcast on KKAD AM-1550 and www.portlandbeavers.com.

SUNDAY'S PROMOTIONS: The Beavers help raise awareness for breast cancer with Strike Out Breast Cancer Day presented by Health Net as they start a four-game series against Memphis. The Beavers will wear pink commemorative jerseys that will be awarded to lucky fans through a silent auction taking place before and during the game. Those with the winning bids will receive their player-autographed jerseys after the game. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The first 2,000 fans will receive a pink visor courtesy of Health Net on an American Family Insurance Sunday presented by Soft Rock K103. Prior to the first pitch, kids have the opportunity to get player autographs on the Fred Meyer Family Deck, and after the game, kids are invited to run the bases at PGE Park, presented by Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant.

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