Five-run third dooms RedHawks
Published on May 2, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
The Round Rock Express scored five runs in the third inning on Tuesday to open a commanding lead on the way to a 7-4 win over the Oklahoma RedHawks at The Dell Diamond.
The loss is Oklahoma's fourth straight and drops the RedHawks 9-16. It's the first time in franchise history the RedHawks have been seven games below .500. Round Rock has won four straight and seven of eight to improve to 13-10.
Oklahoma starter John Hudgins (1-1) lasted just three innings, allowing six runs on five hits. He allowed solo homers to Charlton Jimerson (in the first inning) and Brian Gordon, Gordon's capping a five-run third that also included a three-run double by Brooks Conrad.
The RedHawks chased Express starter Philip Barzilla after a three-run fourth inning that featured RBIs from Nick Trzesniak, Vincent Sinisi and Jace Brewer. Reliever Chris Baker (2-0), who started the season with the RedHawks, tossed four scoreless innings to earn the win.
Game three of the series is Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. CDT at The Dell Diamond with lefty John Rheinecker due to face right-hander Jason Hirsh.
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