Colts Beat Thunder in Extras, 12-11
June 11, 2013 - United League Baseball (ULB)
San Angelo Colts News Release
San Angelo, Texas --- First baseman Steve Rinaudo scored on a wild pitch in the 12th inning to give the Colts a remarkable, 12-11, comeback victory against the McAllen Thunder Monday night at Foster Field.
Rinaudo drew a leadoff walk, and advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by left fielder Braden Embry. Rinaudo then moved to third on a ground out to the right side by centerfielder Oscar Garcia. Shortstop Danny Hernandez was at the plate when Thunder reliever Jacob Douglas threw the wild pitch that allowed Rinaudo to score the winning run.
Reliever Chris Treibt (0-1) suffered the loss, as he allowed Rinaudo to reach base to begin the inning. Cephas Howard (2-1) earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings of relief in extras.
The Colts trailed 9-3 entering the seventh, but they went on to score seven runs in the last three innings to tie the game and force extras. Designated hitter Kyle Nichols hit a pair of two-run homers, giving him five on the year. The home runs also upped his RBI total to a team-best 20.
Rinaudo and Hernandez both had game-tying hits in the late innings. Right fielder Mike Mobbs had another strong performance as well, recording two hits to extend his hitting streak to 12 games.
The win improves San Angelo to 9-8, while the loss drops McAllen to 7-10. This four-game series continues Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. It will be a $2 Tuesday, sponsored by Budweiser. All general admission tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, longneck beers, and sodas are just $2, courtesy of Budweiser.
The Colts are in the midst of a 12-game home stand at Foster Field. Game day and season tickets are available for purchase in-person or over the phone by visiting the San Angelo Colts' Executive Offices on the campus of Angelo State University at 1600 University Avenue, or by calling (325) 942-6587. VISA, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.
For more information about season and individual game tickets, game times, promotions, marketing opportunities, full game schedule, and everything else Colts' Baseball, visit the "Official Website of the San Angelo Colts" by logging onto www.sanangelocolts.com.
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