Nelson's Two Run Shot Paces Another Diablos Victory
August 16, 2012 - American Association (AA)
El Paso Diablos News Release
WICHITA, KS- Daniel Nelson hit his third home run of the season and his first since a return from the disabled list as the Diablos moved back to .500 for the first time since the second game of the season with an 8-5 win over the Wichita Wingnuts.
The Diablos' 40-40 record through 80 games is the first time the team has been even in the win-loss column since a win over Fargo-Moorhead back on May 18 made the team 1-1.
On the mound David Casillas (5-0) was shaky but pitched well enough to earn his fifth win. Casillas escaped a bases loaded jam in the first inning and allowed four earned runs over five innings with four strikeouts and four walks.
The Diablos also got some help from Wingnuts left fielder Wilberto Ortiz, who misplayed several fly balls in the early innings to allow the Diablos to jump out to a quick 5-0 lead. After Wichita rallied for four runs to turn the game into a one-run affair, Nelson stepped to the plate and hit a two run homer off Wichita starter Josh Lowey (13-4) to give El Paso breathing room.
The Diablos handed Lowey, the American Association leader with 13 victories, his first loss since July 26.
Tim Adleman retired all six batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings and Marcel Prado threw a scoreless ninth for his 15th save.
The Diablos will go for the series victory in the finale against Wichita on Thursday behind Ramon Garcia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. (6:05 MST).
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