SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Donovan's catch saves the day

Published on August 7, 2005 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


MOBILE, Ala. - Todd Donovan made a headlong diving catch, potentially saving two runs from scoring in the seventh inning in the Suns' 5-3 victory over the Mobile BayBears in front of 4,593 fans Sunday at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Tony Abreu had two hits and two RBI, including a go-ahead run-scoring double in third inning, giving the Suns a 3-2 lead they would not relinquish. It backed starter Joel Hanrahan (7-7) who pitched five innings, allowing two second inning runs en route to earning the win.

Justin Ruggiano hit a long home run to left field to lead off the fourth inning. The Suns did not have any hits swinging away after Ruggiano's home run in the fourth inning. Ruggiano's bunt hit in the sixth was the only instance.

Hong-chih Kuo pitched on one day of rest for the second consecutive outing, finishing the seventh and completing the eighth. He entered in the midst of an inning for the first time this season and stranded two runners, courtesy of Donovan's catch.

Beltran Perez followed Kuo and pitched a perfect ninth to earn his third save, his second in as many nights.

Right-hander Edwin Jackson (4-4, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to start against Chattanooga Lookouts righty Josh Hall (3-3, 3.19) at 6:05 p.m. Monday as the Suns (61-50 overall, 23-18 second half) face the Lookouts (15-27, 42-69) in the first game of a three-game series. Broadcast time on WFXJ-AM 930 The Fox and www.jacksonville.com is 6 p.m.

SUNS SPOTS: Andy LaRoche's right wrist was examined Sunday. Preliminary X-rays were negative. He was struck with a pitch in game two Saturday. ...LHP Luis Gonzalez (right bicep tendonitis) was placed on the disabled list. ...1B James Loney went 0-for-4, ending his seven-game hitting streak. ...Nick Alvarez grounded into two double plays in his first two plate appearances, but it brought home runs in each instance.

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