Five-run Third Gives Roadrunners Series Split
Published on July 23, 2011 under North American League (NAmL)
Edinburg Roadrunners News Release
EDINBURG, Texas-The Edinburg Roadrunners used a five-run bottom of the third inning to defeat the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings 7-1 Saturday night at Edinburg Baseball Stadium earning the series split.
Gabriel Ortiz gave the WhiteWings (31-25) the early lead in the top of the second with an RBI single that scored Edgar Trejo making it 1-0.
The Roadrunners (24-33) got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third after they batted around in the inning. Wellington Dotel led off with a double and then moved to second on a Derek Marshall infield single. R.J. Harris followed with an RBI single that allowed Dotel to score. With two outs and the bases loaded, Osiel Flores hit a bases clearing three-run double down the third base line. Robert Matlock then followed with an RBI single that drove in Flores from second giving Edinburg the 5-1 lead.
Jorge Quintero (4-6) retired nine batters in a row between the fourth and seventh innings while allowing one run in seven innings pitched earning his fourth win of the season.
In the bottom of the seventh, Gabe Memmert hit an RBI double down the right field line that allowed C.J. Beatty to score from first. Flores followed with an RBI double to left field that drove in Memmert pushing the Roadrunners lead 7-1.
Tim Haines and Julio Castro combined for a scoreless eighth and ninth innings giving Edinburg the 7-1 victory.
The Roadrunners have Sunday and Monday off before the San Angelo Colts invaded Edinburg Baseball Stadium Tuesday night.
Tickets are still available for the upcoming series and can be purchased by calling the Roadrunners front offices at (956) 380-4446 or for more information go to www.roadrunnerball.com
North American League Stories from July 23, 2011
- Capitals Start Home Stand With 5 - 1 Victory Over Chico - Edmonton Capitals
- Thunder right fielder Zach Mandelblatt helps Thunder past Colts - San Angelo Colts
- Five-run Third Gives Roadrunners Series Split - Edinburg Roadrunners
- Whitewings Fall To Edinburg 7-1 To Close Series - Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings
- Fielders Drop Final Game in Yuma - Lake County Fielders
- Fielders Snap Losing Streak in Double Header Sweep in Tucson - Lake County Fielders
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.
Other Recent Edinburg Roadrunners Stories
- Canseco Named Manager of the Year
- Roadrunners Need Extras to Reclaim Championship
- Roadrunners Force Game Five
- Roadrunners' Late Rally Falls Short
- Roadrunners Tie Championship Series
