Hawks Extend Winning Streak to Eight

Published on July 25, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
South Bend Silver Hawks News Release

South Bend, IN - The South Bend Silver Hawks completed their sweep of Beloit by defeating the Snappers tonight by the score of 5-4. With the win South Bend extends their season high winning streak to 8 games.

South Bend dug themselves a hole by giving up 4 runs in the 2nd inning. South Bend showed resilience by chipping away at the deficit and eventually took a 5-4 lead in the 6th.

The trio of Taylor Harbin, Ramon Ramirez and Jimmy Principe led the offensive attack tonight. The trio combined for 6 out of the 8 hits and all 5 of the RBI's.

Jarrod Parker (9-5) had another rough start, but managed to right the ship to pick up the victory. Parker gave up 4 runs and 4 hits in 6 innings of work. The duo of Jordan Norberto and Clay Zavada pitched 3 innings of shutout relief to end the game.

The Silver Hawks will begin a 3 game series against the Burlington Bees on Saturday. Game time is slated for 7:00 PM.

Midwest League Stories from July 25, 2008

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• Hawks Extend Winning Streak to Eight - South Bend Silver Hawks
• Bees Blow Lead in Ninth but Win in Ten - Burlington Bees
• Perez, Silverio Help Chop LumberKings - Great Lakes Loons
• Quad Cities clobbers Lansing, 13-4 - Lansing Lugnuts
• Cougars Hammer Wizards in Finale - Kane County Cougars
• Kozma extends hitting streak to 11, Pham drives in four - Quad Cities River Bandits
• Rattlers swept by Whitecaps - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• Dragons Come From Behind to Win, Sweep Chiefs - Dayton Dragons
• Chiefs Fall 3-2 Friday - Peoria Chiefs
• Snappy Visits Milton YMCA Youth Baseball - Beloit Sky Carp
• Chiefs add three players from Boise - Peoria Chiefs
• Tonight's Game Sold Out - Great Lakes Loons
• Bees homer five times in 14-7 romp over Kernels - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Snappers to Host First Ever Pohlman Field Sleepover - Beloit Sky Carp

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