Grizzlies Win Third in a Row; Defeat Slammers in Series Opener
July 19, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Gateway Grizzlies News Release
SAUGET, Ill. - A three-fold of homeruns supplied by Jerod Yakubik, John Shelby, and Chris McClendon helped lift the Grizzlies past the Boomers of Schaumburg Thursday night, as Gateway stole an important 4-3 decision in game one of a three-game series.
Down 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth frame, Gateway's (30-24) lefty first baseman Yakubik blasted a solo-homerun over the right field wall to put the home club on the board and cut into the Boomer (33-22) margin. After a scoreless fifth, Shelby and McClendon would do the rest. McClendon (1-for-3) notched a two-run homer to tie the contest, and Shelby (2-for3) followed with a go-ahead solo home run that would prove the eventual winning tally.
"It was fun out there," commented Shelby after the game. "We are pumped as a team to get this win and take game one in this series. That being said, it doesn't stop here - tomorrow is another day and another game. We are ready and focused."
Grizzlie starting pitcher Paul Tremlin tossed five innings of seven-hit baseball to earn a no decision in the two-hour and twenty-five minute affair. The Gateway bullpen again afforded a superb showing, as four Grizzlies were called on to seal the pivotal match. Logan Mahon (1-1) claimed his first professional win, tossing one inning and allowing only one hit with a strikeout.
Matt Kuna (2-1) was charged the loss for the Boomers, pitching six-and-two-thirds and being roughed up for four runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts.
The Grizzlies are now winners of three in a row and have claimed seven of their last nine contests. The club will return to GCS Ballpark tomorrow night for game two against Schaumburg, and right handed ace Tim Brown (5-2) will make the start for the Grizzlies.
• Discuss this story on the Frontier League message board...
Frontier League Stories from July 19, 2012
- ThunderBolts defeat Joliet - Windy City ThunderBolts
- Rascals Hold off Florence; Win 10-7 - River City Rascals
- Slammers Drop Third Straight, Lose 5-1 to ThunderBolts - Joliet Slammers
- Schepel's Gem Leads RiverHawks over Beach Bums - Rockford RiverHawks
- Beach Bums Fall in Heartbreaker - Traverse City Beach Bums
- Grizzlies Win Third in a Row; Defeat Slammers in Series Opener - Gateway Grizzlies
- Miners' Hall Goes Eight Strong in Win - Southern Illinois Miners
- CornBelters fall to Rippers - Normal CornBelters
- Gateway Homers Past Boomers - Schaumburg Boomers
- Brodin Leads Rippers' Slugfest - London Rippers
- Crushers score eight, Fagan goes nine in 8-3 victory - Lake Erie Crushers
- Lake Erie Takes Series Opener against Evansville - Evansville Otters
- July 19 Joliet Slammers Game Notes - Joliet Slammers
- Rippers Release Three, Sign Three - London Rippers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
