Beavers Take Series from RedHawks

Published on May 10, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Beavers beat the Oklahoma RedHawks 6-2 in the final game of their four-game series by racking up twelve hits, including a big double by Alex Pelaez in the fifth. The Beavers took the series 3-1 in before 4,178 Friday night at PGE Park.

Tagg Bozied set the evening off with a solo shot to left, giving Portland (24-12) an early 1-0 lead.

The fifth inning surge started with a single by Bernie Castro, who stole second and wound up at third after Oklahoma pitcher Robert Ellis walked Bozied and Bay to load the bases. Next came a bases-clearing double down the third base line by Pelaez to put the Beavers up 4-0. Donaldo Mendez singled two batters later to score Pelaez, making it 5-0.

Oklahoma (19-17) got on the board in the sixth after a sac-fly scored Jeff Pickler and in the seventh, off a Danny Ardoin solo shot.

Dennis Tankersley registered the win for Portland, striking out three and walking four in six innings.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Pacific Coast League Stories from May 10, 2003


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central