Luna Home Run in 12th Completes Sweep for Redbirds
Published on June 7, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Oklahoma City, Okla. - Aaron Luna hit the game-winning home run off the left field foul pole in the 12th inning leading the Memphis Redbirds (28-30) to a 2-1 win over the Oklahoma City RedHawks (24-35) before 7,921 Tuesday afternoon at RedHawks Field at Bricktown.
Redbirds reliever Raul Valdes (4-2) pitched two hitless innings in the 10th and 11th innings for the winning decision. RedHawks reliever Daniel Meszaros (0-1) gave up the game-winning home run in the 12th inning for the losing decision. Victor Marte (7) saved the game with a scoreless 12th inning for Memphis.
Memphis scored for the fourth consecutive game in the first inning. Pete Kozma singled, moved to second on a double from Andrew Brown and scored on a Nick Stavinoha double for a 1-0 lead.
The RedHawks countered with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Anderson Hernandez singled, moved to second on a ground ball, advanced to third on a throwing error and scored on a two-out double from Koby Clemens for a 1-1 score.
Redbirds starter Mitchell Boggs allowed two first inning hits. Combined with the Redbirds bullpen, Oklahoma City did not record a hit after the first inning until the bottom of the 12th.
RedHawks starter Gustavo Chacin allowed the first inning run and five hits in a six inning effort with one walk and two strikeouts without a decision. The RedHawks bullpen did not allow a hit until the 12th inning.
Memphis broke the 1-1 deadlock in the 12th inning when Aaron Luna belted a one-out solo home run off the left field foul pole, opening a 2-1 score.
The RedHawks open a series against the Omaha Storm Chasers Thursday June 9 at Werner Park at Papillion, Neb. at 7:05. Live radio coverage is available on AM 1340 The Game, 1340thegame.com and through the IHeartRadio application on mobile devices.
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