Miller Sparkles As Wizards One-hit The Swing
Published on April 24, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release
The Swing of the Quad Cities could do nothing but tip their caps to Drew Miller on Tuesday, as the Fort Wayne Wizards' right-hander twirled seven no-hit innings to lead the home team to a 1-0 victory over the Swing at Memorial Stadium.
Quad Cities (9-10) registered just one hit in the contest and did not advance a runner past first base until the ninth inning. Fort Wayne (7-8) salvaged a series split with the win as three pitchers combined for a one-hit shutout.
Miller (1-1) was brilliant over his seven innings of work, racking up 11 strikeouts and needing just 83 pitches to mow down the Swing batting order. He walked one without allowing a runner past first base, striking out the side twice while facing just one batter more the minimum.
The Wizards got the game's lone run against tandem starter Elvis Hernandez (2-2), who entered the game in the sixth after a strong outing by P.J. Walters. After allowing a hit with one out and hitting a batter with two away, Hernandez was touched for a base hit by Cedric Hunter that drove in Brian Hernandez for the 1-0 lead.
Walters started the game for Quad Cities and matched Miller frame for frame over his five scoreless innings of work. The righty from Alabama allowed just one hit and one baserunner while striking out three without issuing a walk.
Donovan Solano led off the ninth with a blooper down the right field line that turned into a double when the ball popped out of a diving Kyler Burke's glove. The lone Swing hit of the game did not turn into any runs, however, as R.J. Rodriguez struck out the next two batters on his way to his third save of the year.
TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.
UP NEXT: The Swing are in the midst of a 12-game, 13-day road trip that has already stopped in Peoria, Dayton, and Fort Wayne, and continues in Burlington on Thursday and Friday. The Swing return to John O'Donnell Stadium for a six-game homestand that kicks off on Saturday against Burlington. All Swing games can be heard on The Truth AM-1270, with the pre-game show starting 15 minutes before the scheduled first pitch.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The Swing will be back in the Quad Cities for a six-game homestand beginning on Saturday!!! The 2007 season is loaded with fun at John O'Donnell Stadium, and each day of the week will feature its own exciting promotion:
Monday - Kids under the age of 12 will receive a hot dog and small soda with the purchase of a child's GA ticket!
Tuesday - Get four box seat tickets, four slices of pizza, four sodas, and a Swing program for just $44!
Wednesday - Join us for lunch as we bring back daytime baseball! $11 will get you a hot dog, soda, and box seat.
Thursday - Enjoy half-price 12 oz. beverages with Dave and Darren thanks to the Bent River Brewing Company.
Friday - Most Friday night of the 2007 season will feature a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by KWQC.
Saturday - Be one of the first fans through the gates on select Saturdays and receive a special giveaway item.
Sunday - Bring the whole family out for an afternoon featuring clowns, balloons, and games. Stick around after the game and kids can run the bases just like the pros do!
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