Black Bears Lose in 13th
June 20, 2011 - West Coast League (WCL)
Cowlitz Black Bears News Release
Kelowna, BC, Canada: June 19, 2011: The Cowlitz Black Bears took the field on Father's Day looking for a road sweep of the Kelowna Falcons. The contest served as the getaway game, but the events that unfolded proved fate had other ideas.
In the 13-inning marathon, the Black Bears sent five pitchers to the mound. The Falcons chased starter Porter Clayton (University of Oregon) after the fifth, as he gave up 4 runs (three earned) while allowing 8 hits and striking out five.
Cowlitz trailed 5-3 going into the 8th, but Spencer O'Neil (University of Oregon) led off with a triple and scored on an error on the relay throw to quickly cut the lead to 5-4. Cody Webster (Cal St. Fullerton) followed with an RBI single later in the frame that scored Mitchell Walding (University of Oregon).
Kelowna ended things in the bottom of the 13th by stringing back-to-back singles and then back-to-back walks from reliever Jake Doller (Kansas St.) to win in walk-off fashion.
Tomorrow the team travels to Bellingham for a three game slate with the Bells. The next contest at Story Field is on Thursday, June 23rd when the Kelowna Falcons return the Bears' previous visit. Remember, it will be Thirsty Thursday, where beer will be just $2. Also happening will be Longview Fibre Ball Night - the first 400 kids 14 and younger will receive a logo baseball. Continuing the special promotions, all those with a college ID or wearing a college t-shirt or sweatshirt will get a $2 discount on general admission tickets.
2011 Cowlitz Black Bears Ticket Packages are available by calling (360) 703-3195 or please visit us on-line at www.cowlitzblackbears.com.
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