NWL1 Tri-City Dust Devils

Late Lead Slips Away

July 3, 2019 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Tri-City Dust Devils News Release


The Tri-City Dust Devils (10-9) dropped a pitchers' duel on Tuesday night at Gesa Stadium 3-2 to the Eugene Emeralds. Tri-City reliever Jake Sims surrendered two runs to the Emeralds in the top of the eighth inning that gave Eugene a lead they would not relinquish.

Tre Cater had a standout night at the plate and in the field. Carter drove in the only two runs of the game for the Dust Devils with a two-out triple in the bottom of the second inning. He also threw out Yonathan Perlaza from right field in a close play at the plate for the final out in the top of the fourth inning. Starting pitcher Nick Thwaits got a no-decision after a solid outing. Thwaits allowed just one run in five innings of work. The Spokane Indians also lost on Tuesday night, keeping Tri-City in a tie for first in the North Division.

Right-hander Ignacio Feliz will start the rubber match of the three-game series. The Emeralds will counter with right-hander Kohl Franklin.

Wednesday night at Gesa Stadium there will be a postgame fireworks show presented by U.S. Linen & Uniform. Tickets are available by calling the team's office at (509) 544-8789 or by going to www.dustdevilsbaseball.com.

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