Catfish Throttle Intimidators 13-2 for Sweep

Published on August 18, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release


Columbus, GA - The Columbus Catfish (26-28) did everything necessary to complete a four-game sweep of the Kannapolis Intimidators (18-34) Friday at Golden Park. The offense collected 12 hits on the way to a 13-2 win.

Both starting pitchers dueled to a 1-1 tie after five and a half innings before Columbus opened up the game with seven runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth the Catfish used four hits and three walks to gain an 8-1 advantage. They added one run in the seventh inning and four in the eighth to put the game out of reach.

2B Travis Denker finished 3-for-5 with three RBI, three runs and his fourth home run in four games. It was his 10th dinger of the season. Leadoff man CF Bridger Hunt was 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI and one run. 1B David Sutherland chipped in a 2-for-3 night with one double, three RBI and two runs.

RHP Joe Jones (1-1) kept the Intimidators in the rear view mirror. He gave up two runs, just one of which was earned, in the first 7 2/3 innings. Jones allowed just three hits and three walks while striking out six.

Next the Catfish head on the road for a four-game series with the Rome Braves. Columbus will return to Golden Park Thursday, August 24 to start an eight-game home stand against the Charleston RiverDogs and the Rome Braves. For tickets or more information call (706) 571-8866 or visit www.ColumbusCatfish.com.

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



South Atlantic League Stories from August 18, 2006


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central