SL1 Chattanooga Lookouts

Mudcats Trump Lookouts, 6-3

Published on May 21, 2010 under Southern League (SL1)
Chattanooga Lookouts News Release


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Carolina starting pitcher Matt Klinker pitched a gem of a game to lead the Mudcats to a 6-3 win over the Lookouts in Friday night action at AT&T Field.

Both teams remained scoreless until the fourth frame when the Mudcats broke the ice with two runs. Jake Kahaulelio walked to lead off the rally and advanced to second on a one-out single from Eric Eymann. Carolina then found themselves with the bases loaded after Mike Costanzo walked. Dennis Phipps then ripped a ball in which third baseman Corey Smith made a tough catch ranging to his left, but a throw in the dirt to second baseman Jaime Pedroza led to two runs scoring for the Mudcats.

Kahaulelio hit an RBI single in the fifth to extend Carolina's lead to 3-0. Chattanooga finally entered the scoreboard in the bottom portion of the fifth frame. Eddy Perez led off by reaching second base on a booted ball by first baseman Eymann. Jessie Mier would eventually hit a two-out single to bring home Perez.

Carolina quickly countered in the sixth with three more runs. Dave Sappelt highlighted the rally with a two-run double Faced with a 6-1 deficit in the ninth, the Lookouts did not go away without a fight. Back-to-back walks to Scott Van Slyke and Trayvon Robinson began the inning. Tommy Giles then hit an RBI single in which he was thrown out on a close play at second. Jessie Mier followed with a single to bring home Robinson. The Mudcats then brought in relief pitcher Jordan Smith, who proceeded to close the door on the Lookouts and preserve the 6-3 lead en route to earning his sixth save of the season.

Matt Klinker (4-3) pitched seven innings to earn the win for Carolina. He yielded one unearned run on five hits and three walks, while striking out seven.

John Koronka dropped to 0-3 on the season for the Lookouts in the loss. He went 5.1 innings, surrendering six runs (five earned), four hits, and five walks. He struck out six in the losing effort.

The Chattanooga Lookouts and Carolina Mudcats will continue their five-game series at 7:15 P.M., tomorrow. Tickets for this game or any other Lookouts home game can be purchased at the Lookouts Box Office at AT&T Field, online at www.lookouts.com, or by calling (423) 267-4849.

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