LHP Justin Nicolino strikes out nine to lead Vancouver to 2-1 victory over Eugene
Published on July 22, 2011 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Vancouver Canadians News Release
(Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, BC) - With the tying run just 90 feet away, Canadians closer RHP Drew Permison was able to strike out PH Dan Killian to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Eugene that drew Vancouver to within one game of first in the Northwest League's West Division.
The Canadians got five no-hit innings of baseball from starter LHP Justin Nicolino who dazzled by striking out nine Emeralds, giving him a Northwest League leading 47 strikeouts over his six outings this summer.
With the C's already up 1-0 heading into the top of the 5th inning, 2B Jon Berti was able to hit his 1st home run of the summer off of Emeralds RHP Mark Pope that helped Vancouver to a 2-1 lead.
It wasn't until the bottom of the 7th inning before Eugene managed their first hit of the game as 1B Zach Kometani singled to center off of Canadians reliever RHP Taylor Cole before coming around to score on a base hit from PH Jose Dore cutting the lead to 2-1.
The Canadians took a chance in the bottom of the 9th inning as manager John Schneider chose to stay with reliever RHP Aleson Escalante who gave up a double to Eugene SS Jace Peterson who moved over to third base on an infield single from 1B Zach Kometani with just one out. Schneider eventually called on closer RHP Drew Permison who was able to get Jose Dore to fly out to shallow center and then strike out Dan Killian for the victory.
With the victory, Vancouver improves to 22-12 (.647) on the season, just one game back of Eugene who with the loss falls to 23-11 (.676). The Canadians play game two of this three-game series on Friday, July 22nd at 7:05pm out at PK Park in Eugene, Oregon. Manager John Schneider has not released who he will start in tomorrow's game.
Tickets to Vancouver Canadians Baseball can be purchased by calling 604.872.5232, online and canadiansbaseball.com or by visiting the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office at 4601 Ontario Street.
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