MWL1 Clinton LumberKings

Kings Outlast Beloit In 13 Innings

Published on April 14, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Clinton LumberKings News Release


Beloit, WI - It took 13 innings to accomplish, but the Clinton LumberKings snapped a five-game losing streak and staved off a Beloit sweep with a 3-0 win over the Snappers Thursday night at Pohlman Field. Ramon Morla tripled with one out in the top of the 13th and scored on a fielder's choice by Tim Morris, giving the Kings the only run they'd need.

Morla ripped the triple to the wall in right-center off left-hander Clint Dempster, then scored from third on Morris's grounder to shortstop Daniel Santana. Carlos Ramirez then singled and Marcus Littlewood walked to load the bases. Dempster (L, 0-1) fired one last pitch, hitting Julio Morban to force in the second run.

Kevin Rivers added an RBI groundout on right-hander Matt Hauser to raise the lead to 3-0.

Right-hander Tyler Burgoon (W, 1-0) utilized a double play from Morla to escape trouble in the 12th and worked 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 13th to secure the win.

Starting pitching was the main highlight for most of the night as LumberKings' right-hander George Mieses tossed 7.0 innings of two-hit baseball and Beloit left-hander Logan Darnell answered with just two hits allowed over his 8.0 innings.

While the LumberKings' offense failed to put a runner in scoring position until the 10th, the relief staff rose to the challenge of holding a scoreless tie. Left-hander Jason Markovitz worked free from a bases-loaded situation in the ninth, inducing Kyle Knudson into an inning-ending lineout to center.

Markovitz worked past a one-out walk in the 10th, giving him 2.0 scoreless innings. Right-hander Matt Bischoff came on for the 11th and allowed a one-out single to Oswaldo Arcia and a two-out walk to Derek McCallum, yet retired Knudson as well to leave two runners on. Bischoff as well did not allow a run over 2.0 innings despite two walks and a hit allowed.

The LumberKings (2-6) return home to open a six-game homestand tomorrow night at 6:30 PM as they take on Kane County (3-5). Right-hander Fray Martinez (0-0, 2.25) makes his second appearance, first start for Clinton, while the Cougars counter with right-hander Keaton Hayenga (1-0, 1.80). Listen to the game on AM 1390 KCLN in Clinton or live on the web at 1390kcln.com.

For tickets, merchandise, the 2011 Promotional Schedule and more information on the Clinton LumberKings, call 563-242-0727 or visit www.lumberkings.com.

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