WCL Cowlitz Black Bears

Black Bears Lose in Kitsap, Return Home Tuesday

August 1, 2011 - West Coast League (WCL)
Cowlitz Black Bears News Release


Kitsap: July 31, 2011: Ian Ekery (University of Missouri) got the call for the Cowlitz Black Bears and pitched well, recording five strikeouts without allowing a walk. Unfortunately for the lefty, one bad inning - a three-run fourth - provided the only scoring in a 3-0 shutout at the hands of the Kitsap BlueJackets.

The Cowlitz offense had eight hits, but the team struggled to put them together for runs. Beau Didier (LSU) went two-for-three with a double, but was thrown out at home in the 7th. Braxton Miller (Lewis-Clark St.) was hit by the pitcher in his first two plate appearances and added a single to reach base three times. Kirk Cunningham (LSU) also reached base on three occasions with a pair of singles and a walk.

Jake Doller (Kansas St.) came on in relief of Ekery with one out in the 6thinning and pitched the remainder of the game. It was a fantastic rebound outing for Doller who pitched 2.2 innings, with three strikeouts on Sunday.

The team returns home on August 2nd for the start of four home games with a game against the WCL Portland All-Stars. Come on out for Azteca $2 Tuesday, where beer, hot dogs, GA tickets, and soda are all $2. It will also be Longview Schools Honor Roll Night. After that, the Walla Walla Sweets come to Story Field for a weekend series beginning August 5th with Las Rocas Fabulous Friday and Bark In The Park presented by Pet Works. The first 100 fans will receive a Black Bears dog bowl courtesy of Pet Works.

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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