Columbus captures comeback over Kannapolis, 6-5

Published on August 15, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbus Catfish News Release


Columbus, GA - The Columbus Catfish (23-28) and the Kannapolis Intimidators (18-31) started a four-game series Tuesday with a 6-5 decision in favor of the home town team. Columbus fought back from a 4-2 deficit after five innings. It marks a South Atlantic League high 22nd comeback when trailing after five.

The Catfish took a 2-0 lead in the first inning thanks to 2B Travis Denker's seventh home run. Kannapolis responded with three runs in the top of the third inning and added a fourth run in the fifth frame.

SS Ivan DeJesus led off the sixth inning with a double to right field and moved to third base on a wild pitch. Denker followed with a ground ball to third base. 3B Juan Camacho made a play for DeJesus at the plate, but the throw sailed high, making it 4-3 and moving Denker to second base. RF Lucas May then slammed his 14th home run to give Columbus a 5-4 lead. May has three home runs and six RBI in the last three games.

The Intimidators tied the scored at 5-5 in the top of the seventh inning, but Columbus regained the lead in the bottom of the inning. With two outs CF Bridger Hunt hit a ground ball to second base, but hustled down the line for an infield single. He them moved to second base on a wild pitch. DeJesus promptly knocked him in for a 6-5 lead, the eventual final score.

RHP James McDonald allowed five runs, only three of which were earned, in 6 1/3 innings. He was followed by RHP Matt Gomez de Segura, who did not allow a run in 1 2/3 innings. RHP Ramon Troncoso tossed a perfect ninth inning for his fourteenth save. The loss went to RHP Brian Omogrosso, who gave up one run in two innings of relief.

Game two of the series will begin at 5:00pm Wednesday due to field lighting problems. RHP Dave Horlacher (1-3, 5.59) will start against RHP Derek Rodriguez (8-9, 4.95). For tickets or more information call (706) 571-8866 or visit www.ColumbusCatfish.com.

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