Broncos Win a Wild One
July 2, 2009 - United League Baseball (ULB)
Laredo Broncos News Release
July 2, 2009-Laredo, TX-the Laredo Broncos thought they had won the game in the bottom of the 9th, but needed 10 inning to beat the San Angelo Colts by a score of 5-4 at Veterans Field, on Thursday.
The Colts jumped out to the early lead in the top of the 2nd. The Colts loaded the bases with no one out against Broncos starter Ryan Harris. Hunter Jobes hit a sacrifice fly scoring Bryan Frichter to 3rd. That gave San Angelo the 1-0 lead.
The Colts extended their lead in the 3rd inning. Butch Ballez led off with a single and then with 1 out, went to 2nd on a walk to Jason Diaz. Ronnie Gaines then singled in Ballez from 2nd and moved Diaz to 2nd. Bryan Frichter followed with a single of his own loading the bases. Jason Landreth hit a sacrifice fly scoring Dian and making the score 3-0.
The Broncos got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 4th inning. With 1 out, Miguel Ortiz reached base on a single. Mario Mendez then singled into left-center field. Ortiz went to 3rd on the play and the throw by the centerfielder was cut off by the shortstop who threw to 2nd to get Mendez. Ortiz was able to scamper home on the play However, making the score 3-1 in favor of the Colts.
The Colts tacked on a run in the top of the 7th inning. Jason Diaz hit a rbi double scoring Bradley Goldsmith. That made the score 4-1 in favor of San Angelo.
Broncos' starter Ryan Harris would be done after 7 innings of work. He gave up 4 runs only 1 was earned on 8 hits. He walked 2 and struck out 1. Julio Pinto came into the game in relief.
The Broncos made the game interesting in the bottom of the 8th. OJ Garza led off with a single and then with 1 out stole 2nd. Miguel Ortiz then singled moving Garza to 3rd. Mario Mendez then delivered a rbi single scoring Garza and moving Ortiz to 3rd. Travis Parker came in to pinch run for Ortiz and would score on a single by Argelis Nunez which advanced Mendez to 3rd. That would end the night for Brian Henschel as Colts' closer Chace Vacek came into the game. Luany Sanchez came up to the plate and hit a fly out to the centerfielder Bradley Goldsmith. Mendez tagged and headed home but the throw was right on the money by Goldsmith and Mendez was out at the plate. However, the Broncos got closer as they trailed 4-3 heading into the 9th.
Julio Pinto would throw a scoreless 9th, and Chace Vacek came out for San Angelo to try to nail down the save.
With 1 out in the 9th, Andres Santos doubled to put himself in scoring position. Nathan Crawford came in to pinch run. Then with 2 outs, OJ Garza hit a groundball to the 1st baseman Nick Mahin who let the ball go through his legs allowing Crawford to score. Luis Ugueto followed with a single moving Garza to 2nd. Jaime Morales then hit what looked to be a walk off single. But, the Colts protested that he was not on the lineup card, and Morales wasn't so he was ruled out. That left the score tied at 4 heading into extra innings.
Tristan Crawford came into the game and stuck out the side in the top of the 10th. In the Broncos' half of the 10th, Mario Mendez was hit by a pitch and then stole 2nd. Argelis Nunez moved him over to 3rd with a groundout. Luany Sanchez was walked intentionally to set up the double play. But, Robert Moron hit a deep fly ball to center field for the sacrifice fly scoring Mendez and giving the Broncos the 5-4 lead.
The Broncos scored 5 runs on 14 hits and had 3 errors while the Colts scored 4 runs on 9 hits and had 1 error.
The Broncos are now 7-14 on the season while the Colts are 14-7. The Broncos will next be in action Friday July 3rd, as they open up a 4 game series against the San Angelo Colts at Veterans Field at 7:30. You can listen to that game and all 80 Broncos games this year on our website www.laredobroncos.com thru our partners at www.sportsujuice.com.
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