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July 6 Joliet Slammers Game Notes

July 6, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


JOLIET SLAMMERS (18-27) vs. NORMAL CORNBELTERS (15-28)

Friday, July 6 - 7:05 p.m. CT

Silver Cross Field - Joliet, IL

Game #46 - Home Game #25 (18-27), (8-16)

RHP #30 Jacob Sanchez (Pro Debut) vs. RHP #14 Daniel Britt (3-3, 4.14 ERA)

Last time out.

The Joliet Slammers left 16 runners on base in their series finale with the Florence Freedom in a 5-4 loss at Silver Cross Field on Thursday night. This marks the second straight series Joliet has been swept at home, their fourth consecutive loss, and the second time in the series with Florence where they blew a lead. Things started off great for Joliet, pounding four runs across through the first two innings courtesy of two-RBI singles by David Fox and Erik Lis, making it 4-0. Slammers pitching went on to give up five unanswered runs in the loss. Florence struck in the third with an RBI single by David Harris, and cut the lead in half an inning later when John Malloy slapped a single to bring a run home. The Freedom jumped ahead with three runs in the sixth to take the 5-4 lead off base hits by Jim Jacquot and Pierre LePage. Brian Smith took the loss for Joliet.

For Starters.

Jacob Sanchez is making his professional debut tonight. He was the Midwest Collegiate Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2012. Sanchez finished the 2012 Iowa Wesleyan season with a 10-2 record and a 2.42 earned run average, including 111 strikeouts, 12 walks, 71 hits allowed and 28 runs allowed (25 earned) in 93 innings pitched. He led the MCC in strikeouts and innings pitched, was second in wins and third in earned run average and opponents' batting average (.208). Sanchez obliterated the Iowa Wesleyan single season strikeout record, becoming the first player in school history to go over 100 K's in a season, and also tied the school record for wins in a season. He also was a recipient of a Gold Glove award with one error in 29 chances in the field.

Touring the league.

The Normal CornBelters are the only team the Slammers have yet to play in 2012. Joliet has a winning record so far this year against Evansville (2-1), Lake Erie (3-0), Washington (2-1) and River City (2-1).

To open.

The Slammers are 5-11 in series openers this season.

Hey now, you're an All-Star!

The Slammers announced the addition of Hector Pellot to the West Division All-Star team yesterday. Pellot, 25, is currently hitting .292 with two home runs and 17 RBI. He has scored a team-leading 33 runs, smacked a team best 14 doubles and has drawn a team-high 28 walks. Pellot was added to the All-Star team by West Division manager Jamie Bennett. Abel Nieves and Amalio Diaz will also participate in the 2012 All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 11 at 7:05 p.m. in Normal, IL. Nieves was selected as a starter in the outfield for the West Division while Diaz was named to the pitching staff. Nieves, 26, has played every position for the Slammers this season except for center field, catcher and pitcher. He is currently hitting a team-leading .358 with four home runs and 22 RBI. Diaz, 25, has struck out 21 batters in 18.2 innings and has nine saves to his credit. The right-hander currently sports a 2.89 ERA.

Home woes.

The Slammers are 8-16 at Silver Cross Field and have lost a season-high six straight games at home. Their 8-16 home record is the worst in the Frontier League.

Error indicator.

The Slammers are 4-21 in games when they make an error. They are 14-6 in games when they do not.

Out-hit.

When the Slammers out-hit an opponent they are 15-6, but when the opponent out-hits the Slammers Joliet has a record of 2-20.

Transaction Wire.

The Slammers released RHP Wander Alvino and signed RHP Jacob Sanchez today. They placed RHP Jake Renshaw on the 14-Day DL retroactive to July 5.

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