NAmL San Rafael Pacifics

Gump Pitches Well But Pacifics Stumble in San Rafael

Published on August 11, 2012 under North American League (NAmL)
San Rafael Pacifics News Release


SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2012) - Brian Gump held the Sonoma County Grapes to four runs over 5 2/3 innings, scattered eight hits, struck out six and left in line for a win, but the Grapes rallied for two runs in the ninth, and Maikel Jova drove in Johnny Woodard to send the game to extra innings with a 6-6 tie at Albert Park on Friday night.

The Grapes got leadoff hits by Sam Perry and Mark Micowski in the ninth, and rallied to score two runs off reliever Julian Arballo, spoiling what would have been a the sixth victory of the season for Gump. With two outs, Woodard reached on a grounder that got past Grapes first baseman Dustin Crenshaw, and advanced to second on the play. Jova would hit a ball sharply off the short stop Perry's glove, and into centerfield to score the tying run.

It was the lefthander's last start in a Pacifics uniform, after being acquired by the St. Paul Saints of the American Association on Thursday.

Gump (5-2) worked in and out of trouble, tying his season-high for walks (4), and allowed two runs in the sixth, before being relieved by Andrew Pevsner with two on and two out. Still, Gump pitched into the sixth inning for the ninth consecutive start.

"On behalf of the entire Pacifics organization I couldn't be happier for Brian and wish him the absolute best," said Team President and General Manager Mike Shapiro. "He's an outstanding person and a very talented pitcher who deserves this opportunity to move up the ladder. We'll greatly miss his presence on this team and will be following his adventures through his blog, On the Bump with Gump."

Shortstop Darrick Hale had two hits, scored a run and drove in three runs for San Rafael (31-20), and Will Wright added a hit and two RBIs.

Perry (3 for 5) scored a run and drove in two, and Micowski (3 for 5) scored the go-ahead run for Sonoma County (16-29). Colin Bryan went 2 for 3 with a run. Grapes starter Daniel March (2-3) pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on six hits, striking out four and walking three. Nick Alexander (2-1) pitched the final two innings, earning the win for Sonoma County.

The Pacifics host the Grapes at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Albert Park as Sonnen BMW Pacifics Fan Fest weekend continues. Fans will receive a Pacifics stadium cup, courtesy of Sonnen BMW. And prior to the game, children 12-and-under can compete in a Long Ball Competition, with the winner taking home an autographed bat, signed be the 2012 Pacifics. After the game, there is an All-Comers Home Run Derby, with first place receiving a 43-inch flat screen TV, courtesy Video Only of San Rafael. The entry fee for the Derby is just $5, and tickets and information available at www.Pacificsbaseball.com.

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