Narron Does It All in Stars' Narrow Victory

August 1, 2007 - Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release


Sam Narron spun a complete-game four-hit shutout and knocked in the only run of the night in Huntsville's 1-0 win over Chattanooga in the last of a five-game set at Joe Davis Stadium. The Stars improved to 23-17 in the second half and climbed into sole possession of first place in the North Division one game ahead of the Lookouts, who dipped to 22-18 in the second half. The Stars won for a second time in the series 1-0 and for a third time in the last six games between the teams.

Lou Palmisano led off the home fifth with a single, moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Hernan Iribarren and to third on a base hit by Alcides Escobar before Narron chopped the first pitch of his at-bat into right field for a single and his first run batted in of the year. Steve Moss then grounded into a double play, the 11th turned by the Lookouts in the series, to end the frame.

Tyrell Godwin singled with one out in the fourth and reached third base with two outs after an errant pickoff throw by Narron but was left there when Mike Griffin struck out to end the inning. The only other threat for the visitors was in the seventh when Enrique Cruz led off with a single, stole second and advanced to third on a Caonobe Cosme ground out. Narron then retired Godwin on a ground out to first, with the infield in and with the second baseman Iribarren covering, and got Craig Tatum to fly out to right to end the inning.

Narron struck out six and has now gone 35 2/3 innings over his last five turns without issuing a walk. He improved to 6-6 by winning his third straight decision and has not lost since June 23 at Tennessee. Matt Maloney, in his first Southern League after being traded to the Reds by the Phillies, was the hard luck loser after fanning 10 and yielding the game's lone run on six hits over seven frames.

The Stars travel to Jackson, Mississippi on Friday to open a five-game set with the Mississippi Braves, who they have not seen since the first series of the season. Huntsville will send right-hander Corey Thurman to the hill against Braves' right-hander Moises Hernandez. Coverage of the game begins at 6:50 p.m. central time and can be heard locally on SportsRadio 730 WUMP and through the internet at www.huntsvillestars.com.



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