MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Loons Come Back for Victory

April 19, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons struck for two runs in the eighth inning to erase a 2-1 deficit and defeat the South Bend Silver Hawks 3-2. With the win, the Loons take 3-of-4 from the Silver Hawks and close their seven-game homestand with a winning record.

Trailing 2-1 in the eighth, Jaime Pedroza singled with one out. Then with two outs, Kyle Russell doubled to the left-center gap to plate Pedroza and tie the game at 2-all. The next hitter Tony Delmonico singled up the middle to score Russell to give the Loons the lead. The Loons' rally came against reliever Bryan Woodall (0-2), who was saddled with his second loss this series.

Javy Guerra (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings, including a 1-2-3 ninth, to record his first win of the season.

Russell finished with three hits (two doubles) and two RBIs. Pedroza added three singles. Delmonico also had two hits and an RBI.

Nathan Eovaldi, in his second start of the season, allowed just one earned run in 4 2/3 innings, walking four.

The Loons take Monday off, then play at Dayton Tuesday. Right-hander JonMichael Redding will start for the Loons against righty Oscar Castro. The game will be carried live on ESPN 100.9-FM.

The Loons return to Dow Diamond Saturday with the first of four against the still-undefeated Fort Wayne TinCaps. Tickets are available at Loons.com or by calling 989-837-BALL.

The Great Lakes Loons are the third-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

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