Colts Split Series-Ending Doubleheader
June 25, 2013 - United League Baseball (ULB)
San Angelo Colts News Release
Alexandria, La. --- The San Angelo Colts and Alexandria Aces split their doubleheader Tuesday night at Bringhurst Field. San Angelo won game one, 3-0, and then the Aces took game two, 9-2.
Game one starter Corey Frerichs (4-1) pitched a complete-game shutout. Frerichs allowed just four hits and struck out five batters in the win. It was his second consecutive complete-game, and the first shutout in the United League.
The Colts' offense provided Frerichs with three runs in the fourth inning. Second baseman Jon Dziomba hit a leadoff home run, and four batters later right fielder Dan Evatt crushed a two-run homer. It was Dziomba's first home run of the season, and Evatt's second.
Evatt's homer scored left fielder Braden Embry. Embry reached base on a hit by pitch.
Aces' starter Dan Schmidt (3-1) went the distance, but took the loss. He allowed the three runs on four hits and struck out a game-high eight batters.
The Aces used an eight-run second inning in game two to blow past the Colts. Twelve batters came up to the plate, and second baseman Eddie Murray and centerfielder Chad Bunting both hit three-RBI doubles. All but one batter reached base and came around to score.
The lone exception was right fielder Zack Cadet, who scored in the fourth inning on a leadoff home run. It was Cadet's second homer of the year.
Dziomba and shortstop Danny Hernandez were responsible for the Colts' runs in game two. Dziomba hit a leadoff homer in the seventh, giving him two on the night.
Colts' starter Russell Johns (0-1) suffered the loss. He allowed seven runs on five hits in 1 2/3 innings. Aces' reliever Nathan Stewart (2-1) picked up the win, yielding an unearned run on two hits in as many innings of work.
Following the doubleheader, the Colts are 17-15 and the Aces are 16-16. San Angelo begins a four-game series against the McAllen Thunder Wednesday at Foster Field.
It will be a Sure Win Wednesday, sponsored by Sherwin Williams. Either the Colts win, or everyone in attendance will receive a free general admission ticket to the next Wednesday home game, courtesy of Sherwin Williams. Gates open at 6:05 p.m., and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
The Colts return home to Foster Field on Wednesday, June 26 to begin an eight-game home stand. San Angelo will face the Thunder and the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings during the homes stand. 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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