
Dominant Pitching Helps Threshers Prevail
April 24, 2024 - Florida State League (FSL)
Clearwater Threshers News Release
CLEARWATER, FL - The pitching staff of the Clearwater Threshers (11-5) combined to allow one run on two hits and strikeout 16 batters in a 2-1 win over the Bradenton Marauders (3-13) on Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark. The Threshers go for their fifth-straight win on Wednesday in Clearwater.
Trent Farquhar, Pierce Bennett and Kehden Hettiger each drew walks to begin the game and load the bases before an out was recorded. With one out in the inning, Ricardo Rosario hit a ground ball up the middle for a base hit to score the opening two runs for the Threshers.
The Marauders halved the lead in the sixth, scoring their first run on a sacrifice fly to make it 2-1. Clearwater held Bradenton to a pair of singles, with one coming after the third inning. Two batters got on in the ninth, but Saul Teran struck out three to seal the win at 2-1.
Luke Russo (1-0) allowed one hit and three walks in 5.0 shutout innings with eight strikeouts to earn the win. Luis Ortiz allowed one run and one walk without allowing a hit with two strikeouts in 1.0 inning. Paxton Thompson struck out three batters in 2.0 scoreless and hitless frames. Teran allowed one walk and one hit but struck out three to earn the save in a scoreless ninth.
Russo earned his first career win...He has 17 strikeouts in his first two home games of the season...Teran has moved into a tie for the league lead with his third save...Rosario drove in his first two runs of the year...Farquhar has tied Luis Caicuto for the Threshers longest on-base streak of the season at nine games...The first three batters in the Threshers order drew all eight walks...Clearwater's pitching staff combined for 16 strikeouts, tying their season high...The Threshers continue a six-game homestand against the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday, April 24th with a 6:30 PM first pitch...You can purchase tickets for the Threshers season at ThreshersBaseball.com/tickets or by calling 727-467-4457...The Box Office at BayCare Ballpark is also open daily to purchase Threshers tickets...The hours are 10 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM-3 PM on Saturdays.
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