Curve Shut Out in Loss
Published on July 5, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA, PA - Radhames Liz shut down the Curve bats with 7.0 shutout innings as the Bowie Baysox won the middle game of their three game series with the Curve 3-0 Sunday night at Blair County Ballpark.
Liz (3-1), a seven year veteran, scattered seven hits and struck out seven batters in his third win in four Double-A starts this season.
Mike Crotta (4-4) picked up the loss despite a strong effort tossing 5.2 innings, giving up two runs on seven hits with five strikeouts for the Curve.
Bowie broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the top of the sixth highlighted by an Adam Donachie RBI double. Donachie finished the night 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI reaching base in all four at-bats for the Baysox.
Pirates' No. 1 prospect Pedro Alvarez had a 2-for-4 night at the plate and Jim Negrych went 1-for-4 with a double for Altoona.
Altoona (28-54) concludes the three game series with Bowie Monday night at BCB. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with radio coverage starting at 6:35 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM and the Curve Radio Network. Monday's probable starters are southpaw Daniel Moskos (4-7, 3.96) for Altoona and RHP John Mariotti (2-5, 2.87) for the Baysox (46-37).
Monday night offers one of the Curve's most unique promotions with Awful Night returning the Blair County Ballpark for the seventh time. Great seats are still available for Monday's contest. Fans can order tickets by calling 877-99-CURVE, online at altoonacurve.com, or in person at the Blair County Ballpark Box Office.
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