Flyers rally, beat RiverHawks, 6-3
August 4, 2010 - Northern League (NL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - Travis Brown had four hits, including a go-ahead home run, as the Schaumburg Flyers beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 6-3, on Wednesday at Road Ranger Stadium.
Brown was 4-for-5 and hit a two-out home run, his second of the year, in the seventh inning off Rockford reliever Mike McTamney (0-1). Mario Delgado also homered for the Flyers, who rallied from a 2-0 deficit.
Rich Austin put the RiverHawks on the board with a two-out RBI single in the third inning and was 2-for-3 with two walks. Evan McArthur added a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.
Delgado led off the fifth with a homer to right-center field and Ron Borquin singled in the tying run in the sixth. Schaumburg added a run in the eighth inning and two in the ninth.
Dustin Glant (6-4) walked a season-high six, but held the RiverHawks to one earned run on five hits over six innings for the win. Brian McCullough gave up a run in the ninth on a Jason James sacrifice fly, but went the final three innings for his first save.
The finale of the 10-game homestand is at 7:05 p.m. Thursday. Busch Jewelers sponsors the Diamond Dig. Ladies are invited to the field after the game to dig a real diamond from the infield. Miller Lite and 2nd Cousin's sponsor Dollar Beer Night.
The RiverHawks are members of the Northern League, an eight-team independent professional baseball league in its 18th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Games are broadcast live on ESPN 1380 (WTJK-AM) and on ESPN1380.com. Fans can also visit the RiverHawks online at www.rockfordriverhaks.com.
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