Dodgers shut out Manatees

Published on June 6, 2006 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Vero Beach Devil Rays News Release


(Vero Beach, FL) - Three Dodger pitchers combined to shut out the Brevard County Manatees 2-0 Tuesday night at Holman Stadium. Jamie Hoffmann broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 8th with an RBI double. The rubber match of the series will be Wednesday night with a 7:00 PM game at Holman Stadium.

In a far contrast from Monday's 11-10 slugfest, Tuesday's game was notable for its pitching. Dodger starter Scott Elbert and Manatees starter Manny Parra each dealt five scoreless innings and neither figured in the decision. Elbert matched his season-high with seven strikeouts, while Parra gave up only one hit.

The Dodgers finally broke the tie in the bottom of the 8th. Chris Westervelt drew a leadoff walk and stole his first base of the season. Jamie Hoffmann then doubled to left-center to score Westervelt. One out later David Nicholson singled in Hoffmann for an insurance run.

Wesley Wright continued his stellar pitching with three scoreless relief innings to pick up the win. Wright struck out three and allowed just two hits. His record went to 3-2. Brian Akin pitched a perfect ninth and is 6-6 in save opportunities this year.

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