Fransz' Seventh Innning Blast Not Enough, Captains Win 9-5
Published on June 14, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
The Captains jumped out in front for the fourth consecutive game, getting back to back singles from Argenis Reyes (3-6, 2R) and Brian Finegan (3-5, 2B). Brian Barton continued to shine, doubling in the 1st run of the game. Shorebirds starter (P) Luis Ramirez lasted only 3 innings giving up a five run third. The âBirds trailed 7-2 until the bottom of the seventh when Jason Fransz hit a three run homerun. The Captains added two more in the top half of the eight to defeat Delmarva 9-5.
Side note: Three Shorebirds had three hits apiece: Fransz 3-5 (HR, 4 RBI), Eric Grimm 3-5 (2B, 3R), and Matt Houston (3 singles)
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