Black Bears Lose to Sweets
August 7, 2011 - West Coast League (WCL)
Cowlitz Black Bears News Release
Longview-Kelso: August 6, 2011: *Kevin Bosson (Cal Poly) received Co-West Coast League Player of the Week honors after his complete game shutout of the Bellingham Bells. Eight days later, that form disappeared as the Walla Walla Sweets scored two unearned runs in the first inning. Bosson struggled after a throw down to first base hit him on the back, and lasted through the 4th.
Kody Watts (University of Portland) came on in relief and pitched five scoreless innings. The righty struck out three and walked three in a hitless performance. His efforts allowed the Black Bears to have a chance at a comeback, and things looked promising in the 5th as an RBI double by Billy Flamion (Central Catholic HS) scored Kevin Schwartz (Pacific University) to break up the shutout. However, the Black Bears would manage three hits the rest of the way to keep their magic number to clinch the playoffs at 3.
Tomorrow is the last game of nine between the Black Bears and Sweets this summer. Come out to Story Field for Elder Options Senior Sunday. Seniors will receive a $2 discount on tickets, and members of the Cold Stone Creamery Kids Club get in for free. All kids can run the bases after the game.
2011 Cowlitz Black Bears Ticket Packages are available by calling (360) 703-3195 or please visit us on-line at www.cowlitzblackbears.com
The Black Bears are members of the West Coast League, a nine-team, professional style wood-bat summer college league. The WCL features pro prospects from major conferences across the country. More than 120 WCL alums played affiliated professional baseball last season, and 14 ex-WCL stars played in the Major Leagues. For more information on the league, visit www.westcoastleague.com.
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