Force Too Strong in Vader, Shorebirds

Published on May 22, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release

SALISBURY, Md. (May 22, 2014) - Delmarva starting pitcher Sebastian Vader spun 7.0 strong innings on the way to his fifth consecutive win as the Shorebirds topped the Kannapolis Intimidators, 5-1, on Thursday at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Delmarva scored four runs in the first inning to run away with the game early.

Vader (6-1) limited Kannapolis to a run on five hits while walking one and striking out four for his second straight victory over the Intimidators (21-24). His six wins are now tied for second-most in the South Atlantic League.

For the second straight game, Kannapolis fell victim to a big first inning. Delmarva (24-21) jumped on starting pitcher James Dykstra as the first four batters all reached base safely and scored. Mike Yastrzemski drew a leadoff walk and stole second before Jeff Kemp singled him home. Drew Dosch followed with an RBI-triple, and Trey Mancini's base hit plated Dosch for a 3-0 lead. Mancini later scored on a groundout.

Dykstra (2-5) took the loss, allowing five runs on eight hits over 5.0 innings. He struck out two and walked one. Andre Wheeler spun the final 3.0 innings for Kannapolis, striking out five batters while not allowing a run.

The Intimidators and Shorebirds play Game 2 of this 4-game series on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The team returns to Kannapolis on Thursday, May 29, for a 4-game series against the first place Hagerstown Suns. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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