Las Vegas Takes Series Opener, 4-1
Published on May 9, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Las Vegas 51s (17-16) scored four runs over the first two innings and got solid pitching from their entire staff, sending the Oklahoma City RedHawks (17-16) to a sixth-straight loss, 4-1 in front of 2,916 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Tuesday night.
All four Las Vegas runs came with two outs. Yan Gomes delivered an RBI single in the first inning for an early 1-0 lead.
In the second, Anthony Gose smashed a two-run triple, and Travis D'Arnaud followed with an RBI single to make it 4-0.
The RedHawks were held to just six hits, and scored their lone run in the fourth inning when Fernando Martinez and Justin Ruggiano provided back-to-back doubles. Ruggiano finished 1-for-4, but extended his current hitting streak to 11 games.
Las Vegas outfielder Ricardo Nanita also kept his lengthy streak alive, going 2-for-4 to make it 12 straight.
51s starting pitcher Andrew Carpenter was on a limited pitch count and exited after allowing one run and three hits over 3.1 innings. The bullpen provided 5.1 innings of three-hit ball, preventing the RedHawks from rallying. Robert Coello (2-0) took the win with three scoreless fames, and Chad Beck earned his fifth save.
Making his Triple-A debut, Jarred Cosart took the loss for the RedHawks. Cosart (0-1) pitched a season-high six innings, allowing four runs and 10 hits. He struck out five and walked two. Over his final four frames, Cosart held the 51s scoreless and allowed three hits.
The RedHawks have a quick turnaround when they play the 51s at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday morning. Tickets are available through the RedHawks box office, by calling (405) 218-1000, or through okcredhawks.com.
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