James, Parache Homer As \'Hawks Win For Capacity Crowd
Published on August 3, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - Jason James and Luis Parache each hit home runs on Wednesday as the Rockford RiverHawks beat the Southern Illinois Miners, 9-3, at Road Ranger Stadium.
James hit a two-run homer to the beer garden in right field in the first inning and Rockford led the rest of the night. Parache led off the second with a homer to right, in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 4,219, the largest of the year.
Rockford starter Alex Szymanski held the Miners to two runs - on homers by Nate Hall and Will Block - and five hits over eight innings for the win. Szymanski (5-3) snapped a three-start winless streak with a 131-pitch outing. He struck out six and walked four.
Southern Illinois starter David Harden gave up eight runs, six earned, on nine hits over six innings and took the loss. Harden (5-4) has lost three straight starts.
The rubber match of the three-game series is at 7:05 p.m. Thirsty Thursday. Miller Lite and RBI's Bar & Grill sponsors Dollar Beer Night.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league in its 19th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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