Colts Lose Pitchers' Duel to Edinburg
August 3, 2012 - North American League (NAmL)
San Angelo Colts News Release
San Angelo, Texas --- Starting pitching highlighted Friday night's game between the Colts and the Edinburg Roadrunners at Foster Field. Both starters went at least eight innings, and in the end Edinburg prevailed, 2-1.
Roadrunners' starter Matison Smith (6-4) gave up a run in the first inning and then held San Angelo scoreless through the next 7 1/3 innings. Smith earned the win, allowing the one run on eight hits in 8 1/3 innings. Edinburg reliever Paul Koss entered in the ninth inning with two on and one out. He struck out the final two batters to earn his third save of the year.
Centerfielder Ronnie Gaines scored San Angelo's only run. He hit a leadoff double in the first, and then with the bases loaded, scored from third on a sacrifice fly by left fielder Cory Patton.
Starter Brian Henschel kept the Roadrunners scoreless through the first six innings. Edinburg broke through for two runs in the seventh, though.
First baseman Tim Battle hit a one-out solo homer, and catcher Osiel Flores scored from third on an RBI single by second baseman Wilmer Pino. Flores drew a one-out walk and advanced two bases on a pair of singles.
Henschel (4-7) tossed his fifth complete game, but took the loss. He gave up both runs on eight hits in nine innings.
The win improves Edinburg to 41-26, while the loss drops San Angelo to 34-33. This series concludes Saturday at Foster Field.
It will be Ronnie Gaines Bobblehead Giveaway Night, sponsored by Shannon Medical Center. The first 1,000 fans will get a free Ronnie Gaines Bobblehead Doll, courtesy of Shannon Medical Center. Gates open at 6:05 p.m., and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
The Colts are a member of United League Baseball who are in their 13th season. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the Colts' front office at Foster Field.
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