Eldridge and pitching lead RedHawks to victory
Published on May 30, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Rashad Eldridge drove in three runs and three Oklahoma pitchers limited the New Orleans Zephyrs to three runs on Monday night as the RedHawks beat the Zephyrs 4-3 at Zephyr Field.
Oklahoma avoids being swept in the four-game series and comes home 6-6 on the 12-game trip.
The RedHawks scored first on a sacrifice fly by Joaquin Arias in the first inning. Eldridge drove in his first run with a two-out single in the fifth to give Oklahoma a 2-0 lead for starter John Wasdin, who entered with a 19-inning scoreless streak.
Wasdin's streak reached 24 before he allowed three runs (one earned) in the sixth inning as the Zephyrs took a 3-2 lead. Wasdin's season ERA dropped to 2.17 in a no decision.
Dave Berg and Tom Gregorio singled in the seventh off Zephyrs starter Billy Traber (3-3) before Eldridge belted a 1-1 pitch off the right field wall for a double against reliever Jason Bergmann, scoring both runners and giving the RedHawks the lead for good.
Wes Littleton earned the relief win in his first career Triple-A appearance. Bryan Corey pitched two scoreless innings for his third save.
The RedHawks, 21-30, open an eight-game homestand Tuesday at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Robinson Tejeda is due to pitch against Albuquerque right-hander Nic Ungs.
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