MWL1 Peoria Chiefs

Chiefs Lose on Late Unearned Run Monday Night

Published on August 13, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release


Beloit, WI - The Peoria Chiefs rallied to tie the game in the eighth but lost a half inning later on an unearned run to take a 3-2 loss to the Beloit Snappers Monday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 19-31 on the half and 54-65 on the season.

Beloit took an early lead with the long ball against Yao-Lin Wang. Top Twins prospect Miguel Sano started the bottom of the second with a line drive homer to the right of the batters eye, his Midwest League leading 24th of the season. Kennys Vargas made it two in a row as he homered to the left of the batters eye for a quick 2-0 lead. The homer was the ninth of the season for Vargas in 21 games and his fourth against the Chiefs.

The Chiefs only got one base runner past first base in seven innings against Beloit starter Matt Tomshaw. Jorge Soler started an eighth inning rally with a double to left-center off reliever Mason Melotakis. Soler scored on a throwing error by Vargas at first base with Wes Darvill reaching second. Darvill moved to third on a bunt and scored on Oliver Zapata's sacrifice fly to tie the game 2-2.

Beloit came back in the bottom of the eighth against reliever Austin Reed. Nate Roberts singled and both runners were safe as Reed bobbled Wang-Wei Lin's sacrifice bunt. Eddie Rosario flew out to left and Zapata threw out Roberts at third for a double play as Lin took second. Sano beat out an infield single to put runners on the corners and the Chiefs intentionally walked Vargas to load the bases. A walk to Drew Leachman forced home Lin and gave Beloit a 3-2 lead.

Wang allowed two runs on three hits over six innings in a no-decision. Two of the three hits were solo homers and Wang struck out four in his second straight quality start. Reed (4-6) took the loss allowing an unearned run on three hits and two walks over two innings.

Casey's General Store Player of the Game - Jorge Soler (RF) - Soler doubled, singled and scored the Chiefs first run Monday night. He was 2-for-3 and is batting .357 in four games.

Notes: Darvill had hit in eight straight games before going 0-for-3Soler was 2-for-3 with a double and has hit safely in all four Chiefs gamesVargas has four homers in six games against the Chiefs this season, two off WangThis was the first time in 2012 that Wang has allowed two homers in the same gameWang tied a career-high with six innings and has back-to-back quality startsWang on the road trip made two starts and allowed three runs on six hits over 12 innings of work with one walk and 14 strikeouts but did not take a decision in either startBurruel played first base for the first time since August 13, 2010 with Paul Hoilman injuredBurruel had logged just 25 innings at first base in four seasons as a pro before MondayThe Chiefs lead the league with 181 errors, 25 by pitchersThe Chiefs have issued seven bases loaded walks this season and hit two with the bases fullPeoria hit into a season high three double plays, all on the infieldPeoria got just one runner past first base in the first seven innings against TomshawThe Chiefs scored nine runs off Tomshaw in three innings in a 10-6 home win on July 29Peoria is 6-9 this season in the rubber match of a three-game series including a 2-8 mark on the roadThe Chiefs are 14-23-2 in their 38 series in 2012 and 3-15-1 in road series.The entire Midwest League has its final off day of the 2012 season on Tuesday.

Check out the Peoria Chiefs Statistics

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



Midwest League Stories from August 13, 2012


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