IL1 Louisville Bats

Louisville Cruises to 8-2 Win Over Toledo

Published on April 6, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release


LOUISVILLE, KY- Louisville used 11 hits, including home runs by second baseman Mark Bellhorn and right fielder Bubba Crosby to defeat the Toledo Mud Hens Friday night 8-2. Despite a game time temperature of 35 degrees, 6,686 fans turned out at Slugger Field tonight.

Eight Louisville batters put the ball in play as the Bats jumped out early and never looked back. Bellhorn went 2-for-5 with four RBI. Bats' center fielder Dewayne Wise had a triple in the first inning, part of a 2-for-4 night with one RBI.

The Mud Hens managed only two hits falling to 0-2 to start the 2007 International League season. Both of Toledo runs were unearned, courtesy of Bats' throwing errors.

Starting pitcher Phil Dumatrait (1-0) gets the win in his first start of the season for the Bats. Dumatrait pitched 5.2 innings allowing zero runs and only two hits. He also struck out five Mud Hens' batters.

Toledo's Virgil Vasquez (0-1) gets credited with the loss. Vasquez looked good striking out eight, however he gave up four earned runs and four hits including two home runs in just 3.2 innings of work.

Saturday night, Louisville will look to start the season 3-0 as they host Toledo in game three of the four-game season opening series. Taking the mound for the Bats will be RHP Tom Shearn (0-0). Pitching for the Mud Hens will be RHP Dennis Tankersley (0-0). Game time is set for 6:15 p.m.

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