NWL1 Tri-City Dust Devils

Kennedy and Company Shut out Canadians

Published on September 3, 2015 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Tri-City Dust Devils News Release


The Tri-City Dust Devils pitching staff was excellent as they shut out the Vancouver Canadians 1-0 Wednesday night at Gesa Stadium. Second baseman Mitch Morales drove in the lone run for Tri-City.

Brett Kennedy started it off for the Dust Devils (16-18 Second Half, 38-34 Overall), pitching the first three innings Wednesday night. Kennedy allowed just one hit and a walk, adding a pair of strikeouts on the night. Tri-City newcomer Will Headean (1-0) kept it going, striking out five Canadians (15-19 Second Half, 31-41 Overall) hitters over 2 2/3 innings, allowing just two hits and earning his first win. Wilson Santos pitched a perfect ninth inning and got his second save of the season.

Morales' RBI came as he reached on an error in the fifth inning. He finished the night going 1-for-3 for the Dust Devils. First baseman Nick Vilter had Tri-City's only other hit for the night. Vilter went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.

Vancouver starting pitcher Josh DeGraaf (2-2) took the loss, allowing the game's lone run and two hits. DeGraaf went six innings for the Canadians, striking out four and walking one.

Tri-City will play their final game of this three game series against the Canadians Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. at Gesa Stadium. It will be the final meeting between the two teams in 2015. It will be WSU Coug Night presented by Gamache Landscaping. Great seats are available by calling the Dust Devils' office at (509) 544-8789 or by going to www.dustdevilsbaseball.com to purchase tickets.

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