Jacks Go Up, Fall Down at Acadiana, 14-8
July 30, 2015 - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
East Texas PumpJacks News Release
Playing a potential playoff opponent, the the East Texas Pump Jacks let the Acadiana Cane Cutter slip away last night, losing 14-8 after taking control of the game early.
The Pump Jacks came out swinging to start the ballgame, and scored five runs in the first two innings.
Anthony Donovan and newcomer Mason Mallard hit back-to-back singles to open the game, and Weston Pitts dropped a perfect bunt to put Jacks at second and third. Both runners came in to score when Dylan Mecham jumped on the first pitch he saw and sent it into the gap for triple.
Tyler Moore pushed Mecham across with a single to make it 3-0, and the Jacks came back for more in the second inning.
Another new Pump Jack, Trevor Ezell, got the inning started with a single, then an error by Acadiana starter Scott Szush allowed Donovan to reach. A balk with Mallard at the plate advanced the runners to second and third, and Mallard laced a single that scored two for a 5-0 lead.
East Texas starter Mike Crimi took advantage of the early cushion, getting through the first two innings comfortably and preserving the Jacks' 5-0 lead. The Cane Cutters began to strike back in the third, touching Crimi for three runs on a walk and three consecutive doubles.
Crimi escaped the jam, but the Cutters came back for more the following inning. A leadoff walk and a sacrifice bunt move a runner into scoring position, but two wild pitches allowed the runner to take third and finally scamper home from third.
With the score 5-4 and a runner on base, Ezell came on to pitch for Crimi, trying to stem the tide. But Ezell was a bit unlucky as well, allowed five-straight batters to reach base. A balk, three singles, and two walks helped Acadian score three more runs in the inning, and the Jacks went into the fifth down 7-5.
Szush held East Texas scoreless in the fifth, and departed the game after the Cutters scored another run in the bottom half of the inning to make it 8-5.
As they have all season long, the Pump Jacks hung around and battled.
In he seventh, Mecham led off with a single and Tristan Clarke blasted an RBI double to bring him home. An error by the second basemen allowed Clarke to take third, and James Lear lifted a sacrifice fly to left to bring the Jacks back within a run.
Trailing 8-7 headed into the bottom of the seventh, Ezell ran into trouble once again. The Cane Cutters scored six runs on five hits to give themselves a healthy 14-7 lead with two innings left to play.
The Jacks did get a run in the top of the ninth on an RBI double from Hunter Owens, but didn't have enough left in the tank to earn the series split.
Mecham finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored, and has now picked up 11 RBI in his last eight games. Mallard went 3-for-6 with two RBI, and Moore had himself a multi-hit game. Ezell didn't have the pitching debut he wanted, but he did pick up a pair of base hits, a walk, and he scored a run.
Upcoming Games
The Pump Jacks kick off their final regular season homestand Thursday, with six home games in the next seven days.
Thursday is the final Thirsty Thursday of the summer, presented by the original light beer, Miller Lite. Beer and soft drinks will be discounted throughout the game, and all adults will receive a Pump Jacks koozie. So beat the heat with the Jacks on Thirsty Thursday, presented by Miller Lite.
Friday is chock full of fun and when the Pump Jacks and Brookshire's host Family Fun Night. We'll be giving away mini-bats at the gate, and fans can enjoy a meet and greet with players, too. To top it off, fans can save with discounts at the concessions stand all night long. So join the Jacks for Family Fun Night, presented by Brookshire's!
Saturday the Jacks open a two-game set against the Bombers with Photo Giveaway Night presented by Walgreens. The Pump Jacks will be giving away an 8x10 glossy photo courtesy of Walgreens, the third in a collector's series celebrating the team's inaugural season in Tyler. The Jacks will also have the first two photos in the series available that night, so fans can collect the entire trio just by coming to the game!
The Jacks close out their series with the Brazos Valley Bombers on Sunday and enjoy a day off Monday before returning for the final home series of the regular season on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday is the final Kids Night of the regular season, presented by Traditions Restaurant & Catering. Kids 12 and under can get tickets for half price, so prices begin at just $2.50! It's a great way to enjoy a Pump Jacks game with the family for just a few bucks!
The final regular season home game on Wednesday is Pump Jacks Stress Ball Giveaway, presented by Raising Cane's. Ease your mind as the Jacks head into the playoffs with a stress ball featuring the logos of both the Pump Jacks and Raising Cane's. Show up early so you don't miss out on your stress ball!
The Pump Jacks head to Brazos Valley for the final two games of the season next Thursday and Friday before the playoffs kick off next Saturday. The first round is just one game at either Acadiana or Brazos Valley. If the Jacks win, they will advance to their third TCL Championship Series, and at least one game would be played at home. Follow pumpjacksbaseball.com for more details as they're available.
Fans who are unable to join in on the festivities can tune in to our live Ustream broadcast or follow the game with live scoring updates on our Pointstreak feed.
To follow all the news during the Jacks' inaugural season in Tyler, presented by Brookshire's, visit the Pump Jacks official web site at www.pumpjacksbaseball.com. Join the conversation with other members of Pump Jacks Nation by visiting the Pump Jacks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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