Bums Drop Pitchers Duel to River City
June 1, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Traverse City Beach Bums News Release
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - In a game that stayed scoreless until the seventh inning, the Traverse City Beach Bums(6-10) dropped a close contest to the River City Rascals(9-7), 2-0
Rob Blanc got the start tonight for the Beach Bums, and although he walked three batters, he also struck out six, and kept the game scoreless through five innings. River City started their half of the seventh inning with a walk to Kyle Gaedele. He was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt then he stole third. Two batters later, Jason Merjano hit a fly ball to medium left field. Ryan Bottger charged the ball, caught it, and fired to the plate, but it was too late, as Gaedele scored on the sacrifice fly, making it 1-0.
In the ninth, River City picked up an insurance run, with a quick two out rally. Merjano singled then stole both second and third. Josh Silver followed with a single to left, scoring Merjano, supplying all of the offense the Rascals would need to secure the win.
Zeb Sneed got the start on the mound for the Rascals and on his way to a complete game shut out, he struck out eleven, and allowed two hits and a walk. He improves to 1-1. After Blanc's solid start, Benjamin Libuda gave up a run on one hit and two walks in two innings of work. He suffers the loss dropping to 0-1.
Tomorrow night, , at Wuerfel Park, the Beach Bums and River City Rascals finish off this three game series. Kramer Champlin will take the hill for the Beach Bums and it will be Jason Ziegler getting the start for River City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm and Tom Willms will have the call on 101.9FM - The Bay, starting at 6:45pm with the Miller Lite Pre-Game Show. Gates open at 5pm so get your tickets at TCBeachBums.com.
Don't forget: Tomorrow night's contest will be our first Thirsty Thursday of the season. Come out and enjoy $1 Shorts Local Light and Vintage Premium drafts, while supplies last! Also, enjoy a seat in our NEW Bier Garten while tasting local drinks from our NEW Shorts Microbrew, Starcut Cider Shack and our Wine and Bottle Shop located on the visitors side of the stadium.
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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