Flyers Go for Sweep in Season Finale
Published on September 5, 2010 under Northern League (NL)
Schaumburg Flyers News Release
Schaumburg, IL - The Flyers entered Sunday's game up 2-0 in the final series against Winnipeg, and looked to finish the season on a high note with a sweep of the Goldeyes. However, with a late two RBI double in the 8th inning, Winnipeg would shut down those hopes and defeat the Flyers 4-3 in the final game of the 2010 season.
The scoring began early off a Chris Schultz home run, his fourth of the season, putting the Flyers up 1-0 in the second inning. Winnipeg would get that run back in the top of the third as Price Kendall hits a single, advanced on a stolen base, and scored on a Kevin West RBI single to tie the game 1-1.
Neither team would score until Juan Diaz stepped up to the plate against Alain Quijano in the 6th inning. Diaz connected for his 24th homer of the season, and his 75th RBI to help the Goldeyes take the lead 2-1. The lead would not last long, as the Flyers would answer in the bottom half of the inning. Ruddy Yan got on base with a single and Joey Gomes would drive him in to tie the game 2-2 after six.
Once more in the game, back-to-back scoring frames would occur starting with Winnipeg in the top of the 8th inning. Justice would have the game winning 2-RBI single to make the score 4-2, leaving the Flyers left to answer in the bottom half of the inning. Mario Delgado got things rolling with a double, Brett Harker came in to pinch-run, and eventually scored on Gomes' second RBI single of the game, his 53rd RBI of the season.
There seemed to be a late surge in the bottom of the ninth, as the Flyers put two on base with two outs to go, but Ruddy Yan could not come through in the clutch, as the Flyers ended their season with a suspenseful 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Goldeyes, giving the Flyers a 41-59 mark for the year.
A tough loss for Alain Quijano, who pitched a complete game, allowing four runs on seven hits with six strikeouts, ending the season with a 3.77 ERA. Chad Benefield would be credited with his first career win as a professional pitcher, throwing 1.2 innings in relief of Goldeyes starter Jason Mackintosh.
The Flyers wish to thank all those who supported and followed them throughout the season, and hope to see you all back at Alexian Field in May 2011. For additional information, and to keep up with the Flyers throughout the offseason, visit www.flyersbaseball.com.
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