Blue Rocks Blank Kinston 2-0
June 1, 2011 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Wilmington turned the tables on Kinston, shutting out the K-Tribe 2-0 In a special 11 am school day game at Historic Grainger Stadium. Kinston (26-25) is now 12-3 in their last 15 games.
Drew Pomeranz, making his first start since May 18th, did not show any signs of rust, as he did not give up a run in five innings of work. Pomeranz walked one and struck out four, giving up just three hits. For the second straight game, Wilmington's starting pitcher matched Kinston's. Jake Odorizzi went six innings, giving up three hits in the no decision. He walked two and struck out eight.
Wilmington finally broke a 19-inning series scoreless streak in the eighth inning. With K-Tribe reliever Francisco Jimenez (1-1) on the hill, Carol Testa walked with one out. Rey Navarro followed with a home run to left field. The two-run shot was his third homer of the season, giving Wilmington all the runs they would need. Jimenez gave up three hits in three innings of work. He walked one and struck out two. Blue Rock's reliever Tyler Sample (3-3) gave up two hits in two innings of work for the win. Kevin Chapman got the save for Wilmington. Chris Jones pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the Indians. Wilmington racked up seven hits on the day, Kinston had five hits led by Bo Greenwell's 2-for-4 day at the plate.
The K-Tribe ends the homestand with a Thirsty Thursday 6:30 pm game against Wilmington. $1 beers and sodas are featured and the first 500 fans 21 and over will get a free pint glass. Brett Brach (4-3, 2.84) will get the start for Kinston.
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