Connolly, Taylor Blank Tri-City in Win
July 19, 2015 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Pitcher Mike Connolly
(Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Credit: Mason Shoultz)
PASCO, Wash. - Mike Connolly and Cory Taylor combined for a shutout Saturday night as the Volcanoes defeated the Tri-City Dust Devils 1-0 at Gesa Stadium.
Connolly (2-1, 3.55) was fantastic for Salem-Keizer, firing six shutout innings while striking out a season-high seven. He scattered five hits and walked one on the evening.
The only run of the game came when the Volcanoes stung together some two-out hits in the second. Scott Price singled with two outs in the frame - his first hit with Salem-Keizer - and advanced to second on a wild pitch. John Riley then tripled down the right field line, scoring Price.
That was all Connolly and Taylor needed. Taylor came on in relief in the seventh, fanning seven batters in only three innings of work. The duo combined for a season-high 14 strikeouts while only walking one batter. It was Taylor's first save of the season.
Volcanoes catcher Brad Moss had a tremendous night behind the plate, throwing out three runners at third base. His final throw caught Kodie Tidwell stealing third to end the eighth inning.
Taylor ran into trouble in the ninth, allowing back-to-back singles with one out, but he struck out the final two batters he faced to end the game and secure the save.
Tri-City starter Brett Kennedy (0-1, 1.76) lasted only 2 2/3 innings, allowing the game's only run, before the Dust Devils bullpen tossed 6 1/3 frames.
It was Salem-Keizer's second shutout of the season.
Player of the Game: Mike Connolly tossed a beauty for Salem-Keizer, holding Tri-City scoreless through six innings. He struck out a season-high seven batters.
Up Next: The Volcanoes continue their series with the Tri-City Dust Devils Sunday night. Andrew Suarez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his first start as a member of the Volcanoes. The broadcast will be available on volcanoesbaseball.com or through the TuneIn Radio app. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.
Images from this story
 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Pitcher Mike Connolly (Mason Shoultz) |
Northwest League Stories from July 19, 2015
- Canadians Score 10 In 1st Inning To Cruise To Victory - Vancouver Canadians
- Connolly, Taylor Blank Tri-City in Win - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
- Hernandez K's 10, Hops Nip Sox 2-1 - Hillsboro Hops
- Canadians Canâ??t Capitalize In Extra Innings Loss - Vancouver Canadians
- Tri-City Drops Home Opener to Salem-Keizer - Tri-City Dust Devils
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
