Hansen, 'Dogs Roll On
July 17, 2003 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Batavia Muckdogs News Release
Batavia, NY - First baseman Bryan Hansen continued his red-hot hitting as the Muckdogs beat the Mahoning Valley Scrappers by a score of 5-3.
Hansen took a Scott Roehl fastball deep over the right-field fence in the bottom of the first inning to give Batavia an early 2-0 lead. Teammate Jake Blalock who walked following Hansen's shot came around to score on an error by Mahoning Valley Right fielder Ryan Goleski.
Flash ahead to the fifth inning, Hansen walked this time to reach base, Blalock singled, and Designated Joe Brunink cleared the bases with a triple down the right field line. The Muckdogs led for good at this point and would never look back.
Hansen was 1 for 1 on the night, walking in his three other plate appearances. In the last two games, he is 5 for 6 with eight runs batted in. Brunink was 2 for 4 with two runs batted in. Not to be outdone by his teammates Muckdog Center fielder Javon Moran was 3 of 5 with a run scored. Moran entered the night hitting a solid .323.
Muckdog starting pitcher Kyle Parcus was solid for his second consecutive start, going five innings to pick up the win. Parcus allowed one run on only four hits, walking one batter.
With the win, the Muckdogs are now tied for second place with the Scrappers, both teams trail the Pickney Division leading Auburn Doubledays with Batavia taking on the Doubledays later this week.
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