Beavers-Sky Sox Snowed Out on Thursday

Published on April 17, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Thursday's scheduled game between the Portland Beavers and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security Service Field has been postponed due to snow and extreme temperatures, it was announced this evening. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader at a later date.

Snow moved into the Colorado Springs area shortly after the Beavers' 5-1 victory over the Sky Sox on Wednesday. Continued snowfall is expected overnight and wind chills of as low as 21 degrees are expected at game time, which was scheduled for 9:35 a.m. (Pacific).

The Beavers (6-7) and Sky Sox (6-8) will attempt to close out their series Friday night at Security Service Field at 5:05 p.m. (Pacific). Left-hander Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 5.73) is scheduled to start for Portland to face right-hander Josh Towers (1-0, 6.59). A live broadcast of Friday's game is available on KKAD AM-1550 and www.portlandbeavers.com.

Portland returns to PGE Park to play host to the division-leading Salt Lake Bees in a four-game series beginning Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.

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