Bullfrogs Blast Eau Claire Express 17-2
June 22, 2012 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Green Bay Rockers News Release
The 'Frogs won their fifth straight game on Thursday night by routing the Eau Claire Express 17-2 in game one of a three game series.
Green Bay struck first and took a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Brooks Orton came in to score on an Express error, and David Armendariz scored on a Justin Seager groundout.
Green Bay struck again in the third inning. Three runs came home to give the 'Frogs a 5-0 lead. Orton and Brian Celsi each scored on sacrifice flies, by Seager and Alex Abrams, respectively. Armendariz then scored on a Ransom LaLonde single.
The Express got on the board in the fifth inning. After a leadoff single, Ty Forney came in to score when Tyler Wampler singled.
The game looked like it had a tight finish in store when the Express threatened again in the seventh. Green Bay starter Bradley Wallace gave up two singles and walked a batter to load the bases with two outs. In a full count, Wallace struck out Eau Claire leadoff batter Ryan Shober for the fourth time in the game. This was Wallace's ninth and final strikeout of the game.
After getting out of the jam in the seventh, Green Bay poured it on in the late innings. The 'Frogs scored eight in the seventh and added four more in the eighth. Eau Claire added a run in the eighth to make the final 17-2.
Wallace (3-0) earned the victory for the 'Frogs. In five appearances, his ERA is now at 0.69 on the season, second in the league. Robb Woodcock finished off the game. He allowed one earned run in two innings of work.
Celsi led the 'Frogs with four RBI. Seager had three RBI. LaLonde and Mike Fischer each had two RBI. Mac Acker, Jason McMurray, Armendariz, and Abrams each added one for the Bullfrogs. Every Green Bay hitter had at least one hit.
Game two of the three-game series is tomorrow night at Joannes Stadium. Join us forFirework Fridays presented by US Bank with Chuck FM: post-game fireworks light up Frogville every Friday home game! First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Tickets are still available.
Please call 920-497-7225 or log on to www.greenbaybullfrogs.com for more information.
The Bullfrogs are a part of the 16-team Northwoods League. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other Summer Collegiate League in North America.
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