Bums Drop Heartbreaker in Washington
Published on May 26, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Traverse City Beach Bums News Release
WASHINGTON, PA - The Traverse City Beach Bums(3-8) got the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning, but fell in controversial fashion, 3-1, to Washington Wild Things(6-5).
The Wild Things took the lead in the second inning when Ricky Rodriguez hit his first home run of the season over the right field wall, driving in David Popkins, who doubled earlier in the inning, making it 2-0.
The Bums' Ryan Bottger led off the fourth inning with a walk. He was moved to second on a successful sacrifice bunt by Steven Patterson. Jose Vargas continued his hot start to the season hit a single to left, moving Bottger to third. Will Kengor followed with a single up the middle, scoring Bottger and cutting the Washington lead to 2-1.
In the bottom of the inning, Washington responded, when David Popkins led off with a triple. Two batters later, Jimmy Yezzo hit a double down the right field line, to score Popkins, and the Wild Things regained their two run advantage.
In the ninth, with one out, Nate Causey singled to center field, bringing the tying run to the plate. After a strikeout, Wesley Wallace stepped up as the last chance for the Beach Bums. He hit a slow roller to the right side of the infield. Second baseman, John Ziznewski, who was playing very deep, charged in, barehanded the ball and underhanded to first, and Wallace was called out, although it was apparent that he beat the throw.
Chase Cunningham earned the win for Washington with a five inning start, giving up the lone run on six hits, to improve to 2-0. Kramer Champlin followed up his previous no-hitter start with a solid effort. He went seven innings, allowed three runs, on seven hits. Hr struck out four and didn't allow a walk. He suffers the loss dropping to 1-1. Washington's Zac Grotz pitched the controversial ninth and earned his first save of the season.
The Beach Bums will now return home to Wuerfel Park to start a six game homestand, starting with a three game series against their divisional rivals, the Lake Erie Crushers. Todd Kibby will get the start for Lake Erie and Dylan Stoops takes to the mound for the Beach Bums. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm and Tom Willms will have the Miller Lite Pre-Game Show at 6:45pm, on 101.9- The Bay.
Don't forget: Coming up on Friday, it's another FANtastic Friday Fireworks as the Beach Bums host the Lake Erie Crushers to start a three game series. Game time is 7:05pm with the gates opening at 5pm. Get your tickets at tcbeachbums.com.
The Beach Bums business offices are open from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Sponsorships, season tickets, group packages, patio tables, and suite, are all currently available for the 2016 season. The Box Office & Gift Ship are now open with non-gameday hours of 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm on Saturday. Wuerfel Park is closed on non-gameday Sundays. Stadium hours are extended on gamedays.
For more information, please to call the offices at 1-231-943-0100 or come on out to the park and say hello!
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