Catfish Blank Tourists

Published on May 1, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release


Columbus, GA- Alex Cobb led the Columbus Catfish to an impressive win over the Asheville Tourists Thursday night at Golden Park, snapping a 7-game winning streaking for the visiting team. Cobb earned his fourth win of the season by posting an impressive stat line of 6 innings pitched, 6 strikeouts, 4 hits and 0 runs allowed, and also lowered his team leading ERA from 1.98 to 1.62.

A walk to Cody Cipriano to leadoff the bottom half of the fifth frame, followed by a bunt single off of the bat of Maiko Loyola, put 2 runners on for Greg Sexton who came to the plate and promptly hit a double to score both Catfish. Columbus added more runs in the very next inning, as singles from Henry Wrigley, Omar Luna, Emeel Salem, and Maiko Loyola plated 2 more runs to make the game 4-0.

The Catfish bullpen held down the fort for Cobb in the final 3 innings, as fresh ‘Fish Austin Hinkle and Jose Mejias combined to only allow 1 hit, 3 walks, and 0 earned runs between the 2 of them, to give Columbus their twelfth win and bring their season total to 12-15.

Columbus and Asheville complete their 4-game series Friday night at Golden Park, with first pitch at 7 P.M.. Scheduled starters are Glenn Gibson (1-3, 7.89) for the Catfish and Connor Graham (3-2, 2.96) for the Tourists.

Tickets may be purchased by calling (706) 571-8866 or by ordering online at www.columbuscatfish.com. The Golden Park ticket office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Catfish are the Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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