Grizzlies Win Fifth Straight
Published on August 4, 2003 under Frontier League (FL)
Gateway Grizzlies News Release
The Gateway Grizzlies won their fifth consecutive game Monday night, blanking the Washington WildThings 7-0 in front of 3,433 at GMC Stadium. The win was the eighth in a row at home.
The win improves the Grizzlies to 38-25 on the season. The WildThings are now 37-26. The win sets a new franchise record for wins in a season. The Grizzlies were 37-44.
Scott Patterson pitched seven shutout innings, to earn his seventh win of the year. He is now 7-1 on the year. Newcomer Brian Matzenbacher pitched two perfect innings in releif, striking out one.
Jimmy Reiter was 2-4 on the night with a two-run home run, a double and three RBIs. Brad Bauder was 1-4 with a two-run home run. Kevin Matusek and Tony Coyne each had RBIs for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies and the WildThings will finish out the series and the homestand with a 7:05 game Tuesday at GMC Stadium.
Tickets remain for Tuesday's series finale and are available by calling the Grizzlies at 618-337-3000.
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