Elks falter Late, lose to Knights 4-2
July 15, 2012 - West Coast League (WCL)
Bend Elks News Release
The Elks looked to be on pace for their first win against Corvallis in 2012 after Will Sparks delivered a 2 run double in the top of the 1st, but that was all the offense the Elks would muster, falling to the Knights 4-2 on Sunday.
JR Bunda got the start for the Elks, but was also tagged with the loss. Bunda pitched 5 and 2/3 innings, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4 Knights.
Will Sparks went 1-4 in the game with his 2 run double, Darian Ramage went 1-3 with a walk and a run, and Joey Mathews, playing on his collegiate home field on the campus of Oregon State University, went 2-3.
The Elks and Knights will be back in action Monday, first pitch at 6:35 from Vince Genna Stadium.
Jake Azevedo, called up from the Elks split squad, delivered a pinch hit single in the top of the 9th for the Elks, who fall to 16-16 overall.
• Discuss this story on the West Coast League message board...
West Coast League Stories from July 15, 2012
- Frattali Sac Fly Caps Crazy Black Bears Win - Cowlitz Black Bears
- Elks falter Late, lose to Knights 4-2 - Bend Elks
- Designated Hitter "Grant's" victory wish, Elks beat Falcons 1-0 - Bend Elks
- Elks vs. Knights: Five-Game Series Starts this Evening at Goss - Corvallis Knights
- Kelowna Falcons Fall in Wenatchee on Saturday - Kelowna Falcons
- Black Bears Win 7-2, Final Home Game Of - Cowlitz Black Bears
- Roberts strong in defeat - Walla Walla Sweets
- Elks fall to Bells on Saturday 9-6 - Bend Elks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
