MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Hefner, Others Combine on Three-Hit Shutout

Published on August 11, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


FORT WAYNE, IN - Jeremy Hefner fired six shutout innings, allowing three hits, and three of his bullpen mates combined for three perfect relief innings, as the Fort Wayne Wizards won their second straight over the Loons Monday by a count of 4-0.

Hefner (9-4) struck out six in six frames, walking one. Matt Teague hurled the seventh inning, striking out one. Aaron Breit followed and worked the eighth, also striking out one. Bryan Oland did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning.

The Loons, who entered play second in the Midwest League in fielding percentage, committed three errors in the game. Manager Juan Bustabad was forced to employ a makeshift defensive alignment. With Francisco Lizarraga suffering from an injured hand, Brandon Taylor (shortstop) and Eduardo Perez (third base) were forced to appear at new positions for the first time this season with the Loons.

Juan Cedeno (0-1) made his second start for the Loons and surrendered three runs in four innings, with two runs charged as earned.

In the first inning, Justin Baum blooped a single in front of right fielder Jovanny Rosario, who was battling a bright sun, to plate Fort Wayne's first run of the game. They added a run in the second on an error by Taylor, then a run in the third on a bases loaded walk by Cedeno to Andy Parrino. A second unearned run was scored by Fort Wayne in the seventh.

Andrew Lambo, celebrating his 20th birthday, Perez, and Yossandy Garcia recorded the Loons' three hits.

The Loons conclude their four-game series in Fort Wayne with day baseball Tuesday at noon. Right-hander Given Kutz (3-4, 4.13 ERA) will start for the Loons. His opponent will be righty Jeremy McBryde (6-7, 4.56). The game will be carried live on ESPN 100.9-FM and online at Loons.com.

The Loons follow Tuesday's game with a three-game homestand against the Dayton Dragons. Wednesday night's game features a free poster giveaway, courtesy of FP Horak. Thursday is Salute to the Arts night. And on Friday, area scouts are invited to the ballpark for the game and a post-game campout on the field.

Tickets to all 11 remaining Loons' home games are available at Loons.com or 989-837-BALL.

The Great Lakes Loons are the second-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

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