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August 6, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Delmarva Shorebirds (51-60, 16-25) @ Kannapolis Intimidators (60-48, 23-17)

August 6, 2011 | Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium | 7:05 p.m.

Series: Intimidators Lead 1-0

Radio Broadcast: 960 The Sports Animal | Online: www.960thesportsanimal.com

STAT OF THE DAY: The Shorebirds have not scored a run in the first inning in 13 consecutive games. The Shorebirds last scored in the first inning on July 22 against Rome.

PREVIEW: Kannapolis plated four runs in the eighth inning to top the Shorebirds 5-2 in game one of the series. The Shorebirds went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position in game one. The Shorebirds have dropped three of their last four and five of seven. The Shorebirds are eight games out of first place with 29 games remaining in 2011 (16 on road, 13 at home).

BYWATER BAFFLES: Matt Bywater struck out a career high eight batters in game one of the series. He also lasted a career long seven innings.

14 POINTS UP: Jeremy Nowak's batting average rose from .269 to .283 after a 3-for-4 performance in game one. It was his third three-hit game of the season and first since July 15. Nowak has reached base in eight straight games.

6 OF 7: Michael Rooney has hit safely in six of his last seven games played.

FIRST-INNING RUN: The Shorebirds have not scored a run in the first inning in 13 consecutive games. The Shorebirds last scored in the first inning on July 22 against Rome.

PLANETA'S SPLITS: Mikey Planeta is batting .278 (47-of-169) on the road and just .175 (22-of-126) at Perdue Stadium. He went 1-for-4 in game one.

LAST SIX GAMES: The Shorebirds have not scored more than four runs in their last six games. They are averaging 2.1 runs per game over the last six games.

GIVING UP LATE RUNS: Over the last four games, the Shorebirds have given up 10 runs between the seventh and ninth innings including four last night. The Shorebirds gave up three runs in the ninth inning on August 3.

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