Big Fourth Inning Powers Snappers Over Hawks
Published on July 14, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
BELOIT, WI - A big four-run fourth inning put the Snappers ahead of the South Bend Silver Hawks for the second consecutive night. Beloit had six runs on eight hits to South Bend's three runs on six hits. Snapper's starting pitcher Adrian Salcedo used his defense to his advantage during to pick up his sixth win of the year.
After the Snappers scored once in the second inning, their fourth inning started with designated hitter Lance Ray's 21st double of the year down the right field line. Right fielder Daniel Ortiz followed up a walk. Catcher Jhonatan Arias then sent a ball into the gap in left-center field for his first double of the year to score two. Daniel Santana ended the big inning with a triple down the right field line and scored on Silver Hawk second basemen Niko Gallego's throwing error.
The Snappers (12-8) tacked on another run in the seventh thanks to a Zachary Walters throwing error that scored Wang-Wei Lin, who walked to get on base. Daniel Santana and Lance Ray went 3-for-6 combined with two runs and an RBI to keep the offense rolling after last night's 5-1 win over the Silver Hawks. Jhonatan Arias was the star hitter of the night going 2-for-4 and two RBI's to lead the Snappers, en route to a 6-3 victory.
The "Brody Trophy Player of the Game" goes to Adrian Salcedo going seven innings, allowing two runs (no earned) and two strikeouts, for his sixth win of the season. His season ERA dropped to 2.62.
Tomorrow the Silver Hawks and Snappers finish their three-game series at 7:00pm. Ryan O'Rourke (2-1, 1.98 ERA) will take the ball for the Snappers against South Bend's Jeff Sheilds (4-9, 4.98).
Don't forget that before tomorrow's game the Snappers will be having an electronic recycling collection in the Telfer Park parking lot. Bring any old or obsolete electronics equipment and Universal Recycling Technologies will take it off your hands! Any item donated will get you a coupon for $2. There will also be fireworks following the game sponsored by UW-Rock County.
The Beloit Snappers are a member of the Midwest League and a Class-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. For ticket information, contact the Snappers office at 608-362-2272 or visit the website at www.snappersbaseball.com.
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