Colts Commit Six Errors in 16-5 Loss
July 12, 2013 - United League Baseball (ULB)
San Angelo Colts News Release
San Angelo, Texas --- The San Angelo Colts committed six errors and walked 11 batters in their 16-5 loss to the Fort Worth Cats Thursday night at Foster Field.
The six errors led to seven unearned runs for Fort Worth. The Cats scored in all but two innings, and had a four-run eighth. Centerfielder Cody Bishop led the way offensively, going 4-for-7 with two doubles, a triple, and seven RBIs.
San Angelo scored a run apiece in the third and fourth. Right fielder Tyler Wagner hit his first professional home run in the fourth inning. It was a two-out, solo shot into left field.
Down 10-2, the Colts tacked on three more runs in the sixth inning. Wagner, left fielder Braden Embry, and shortstop Danny Hernandez all scored. It was far too little, too late, though.
Colts' starter Alex Bates (3-6) took the loss. He gave up seven runs, three earned, on seven hits and five walks in 4 2/3 innings.
Fort Worth starter Cole Stephens (3-2) picked up the win. He allowed five runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Cats bullpen then pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings to close out the game.
The win improves Fort Worth to 31-16, while the loss drops San Angelo to 23-24. This series concludes Friday night. It will Doc Edwards Bobblehead Giveaway Night, sponsored by Suddenlink.
The first 1,000 fans through the front gates will receive a Doc Edwards Bobblehead, courtesy of Suddenlink. Gates open at 6:05 p.m., and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
The Colts are in the midst of a 12-game home stand. The home stand runs from Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 20, and in that time the Colt face the Fort Worth Cats, Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings, and Edinburg Roadrunners. After this home stand, the Colts begin an eight-game road trip against the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings and the Edinburg Roadrunners. The Colts then return home for their last 12-game home stand of the regular season on Tuesday, July 30.
Game day 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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