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Bullpen collapses in 15-5 loss

Published on May 27, 2003 under Southern League (SL1)
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Suns' bullpen inexplicably collapsed for the second straight game in a 15-5 loss to the Orlando Rays in front of 388 fans Tuesday at Cracker Jack Stadium.

Suns relievers gave up 12 runs over the final three innings, negating a 5-3 lead for starter Alfredo Gonzalez. The bullpen also allowed 11 runs over the final three innings and blew a lead Monday vs. Carolina.

Gonzalez allowed three runs over five innings in his second start since recovering from a strained right pectoral muscle.

Greg Bauer (2-2) earned the loss, giving up six runs and seven hits in two innings. His ERA prior to the game was 1.21. It raised to 2.84. Dimas Reina, making his double-A debut, relieved Bauer in the eighth and allowed six runs on four hits, including a three-run home run to Juan Salas who was hitting .130 entering the game.

Salas, Dan DeMent and Matt Diaz each had three hits to lead the Rays (22-28).

Tarrik Brock had a pair of RBI doubles and three hits to lead the Suns (24-26). He raised his average to .302 and is among the top three in the Southern League in RBI.

Rays starter Matt White allowed four runs in five innings, making his first start of the season after recovering from rotator cuff surgery. John Benedetti, who pitched the sixth and seventh, earned the victory in relief. He improved to 3-2.

Right-hander Joel Hanrahan (5-1, 2.35 ERA) is scheduled to face Rays righty Jose Veras (0-5, 3.75) at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday from Cracker Jack Stadium.

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