Caps Come Back Strong With 12-5 Win
June 18, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Capitals continued their hot hitting on Friday night at TELUS Field by putting a dozen more runs on the board en route to a 12-5 win over the Chico Outlaws, redeeming themselves from a 17-8 defeat on Thursday.
The Caps also exploded for 20 runs during Wednesday's 20-8 rout in the series opener, giving them an impressive 40 runs in the three-game set against the Outlaws. They improved to 11-8 on the season thanks to Friday's win and closed to within two games of the Lake County Fielders (14-7) for first place in the North American League's North Division.
Centre fielder Steve Brown, left fielder Todd Linden, right fielder Tom Collaro and third baseman Carlos Duncan each hit a home run on Friday to pace the Caps to the blowout victory, as Brown and Duncan each drove in three runs on the night. Linden and second baseman Matt Rogelstad also each drove in two runs, while Brown stole a pair of bases.
After surrendering 25 runs in their previous two outings, the Caps pitching staff returned to dominant form on Friday, with starter Alexander Francisco tossing six innings and giving up just two earned runs with six strikeouts to pick up the win. Mike Hrynio, Chad Blackwell and Bartolome Fortunato each pitched one inning from there to finish off the victory.
The Caps have played 14 of their first 19 games of the season on their home diamond at TELUS Field, but they will now head south to Yuma, Arizona, for a seven-game series Saturday through Wednesday against the Scorpions, featuring two double-headers. Former MLB all-star, World Series champion and American League MVP Jose Canseco is a player-manager for the Scorpions.
The Caps and Scorpions head back north to Edmonton on Thursday to open a four-game series at TELUS Field. The series opener is another Thirsty Thursday presented by Hudsons Canadian Tap House and 100.3 The Bear. Beer is on sale for just $3 all night long. Other events during the series include Saturday Night Movies presented by 96.3 Capital FM and Family Pack Sundays presented by Dental Choice and 630 CHED.
The Capitals are the city's most affordable entertainment option in the summer featuring Edmonton's largest patio! Season seats start at less than $9 per seat. Individual game tickets start at $10 in advance and can be purchased at the Capitals Box Office (10233 - 96 Ave) during regular business hours Monday through Friday, at any Ticketmaster location, online at capsbaseball.ca or via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625).
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