Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes
June 13, 2006 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
Oklahoma RedHawks (32-32) at Memphis Redbirds (23-40) - 7: 10 p.m.
AutoZone Park - Memphis, Tenn.
KEBC 1340 AM and the RedHawks Radio Network
HEADLINES: RedHawks at .500 for first time since April 19 ... 5 straight wins for RedHawks ... Lee starts tonight
TODAY'S OPPONENT: The Memphis Redbirds are the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They have been a member of the Pacific Coast League since 1998. Last year, Memphis finished third in the PCL's American North division with a 71-72 record.
TODAY'S GAME: The RedHawks continue their 12-game road trip in Memphis. This is their 65th game this season, 34th road game and second game against Memphis. The RedHawks are on a stretch where they will play 24 of 32 games on the road May 18-June 18.
LAST GAME: The RedHawks scored three runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-2 win over Memphis. Joaquin Arias was two-for-three with a triple and two RBIs to lead the RedHawks offensively. Three RedHawk relievers combined for 5.1 shutout innings, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out six. Former RedHawk Derek Wathan was two-for-four with two doubles for Memphis.
VS. MEMPHIS: The RedHawks are 74-64 against Memphis since the two teams joined the PCL in 1998. They are 31-40 in Memphis since 1998 and 22-31 at AutoZone Park (since 2000). Memphis' only season series win over the RedHawks came in 2000 and the RedHawks are 4-1-3 in season series against Memphis.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Starting pitcher Derek Lee makes his eighth start of the season for the RedHawks. He is 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA (20 ER/40.2 IP) as a starter and 0-1 with a 1.23 ERA (1 ER/7.1 IP) in four relief outings. He has won his last two starts, giving up four runs over 14 innings (2.57 ERA) with four walks and seven strikeouts. Lefty Chris Narveson makes his first start for Memphis this season.
STREAKERS: Infielder Jace Brewer is on a six-game hitting streak dating back to June 5. He is 9-for-21 (.429) with three doubles and two RBIs during the streak, raising his average from .226 to .253 (27 rise). Second baseman Drew Meyer is on a five-game hitting streak dating back to June 4. He is 9-for-20 (.450) during the streak with an RBI to raise his average from .263 to .296 (33 rise).
STARTING PITCHERS: In the last 14 games, Oklahoma starters have five wins. They have given up 25 runs, 23 earned over 80.2 innings (2.57 ERA) with 36 walks and 68 strikeouts. RedHawks starters have nine quality starts in the last 14 games.
BULLPEN: The RedHawks bullpen has not given up a run in the last three games. During that span, the bullpen has pitched 11.1 innings and given up four hits, two walks and struck out 12. The RedHawks bullpen ERA has dropped from 4.13 to 3.91 (22 drop) in the last three games.
.500: The RedHawks have not been at .500 since they were 7-7 after a win at Memphis April 19. They have not been one game above .500 since they were 6-5 after a loss April 16 at Nashville. The RedHawks are the only team in the PCL at .500 or better that is in last place. The only team in the PCL at .500 or better that is more games back in the standings than the RedHawks is Sacramento at 7.5 game out of first.
HOME RUNS: The RedHawks have hit two home runs in their last nine games. Both were hit by Jason Hart , June 8 and 10 at Omaha.
ERRORS: The RedHawks have not committed an error in their last 11 games and committed only one error during their eight-game homestand. They committed 13 errors during their 12-game road trip May 18-29.
CLOSE GAMES: Twenty-six of Oklahoma 's 32 wins this season have come by four runs or less, including 15 one-run wins. Also, 24 of Oklahoma's 32 losses this season have come by four runs or less. They have nine losses by one run, eight losses by two runs, four losses by three runs and three losses by four runs.
RADIO UPDATE: The RedHawks' flagship station for most games is KEBC 1340 AM. However, there are a few dates the flagship station will change due to scheduling conflicts. The RedHawks will be on AM 1000 KTOK June 17 and 24. They will be on KFXY 1640 The Score June 25.
DOT-DOT-DOTS: The RedHawks last 15 games have been decided by three runs or less, including eight one-run games. The RedHawks are 12-3 overall and 7-1 in one-run games in their last 15 games ... Relief pitcher Wes Littleton has stranded six inherited runners (none allowed) in his first five outings as a RedHawk ... The RedHawks were 0-4 in their first four games in which their starter went seven innings or more. However, they have won the last nine games in which the starter went at least seven innings.
PITCHING PROBABLES
Date Opponent RedHawks pitcher vs. Opposing pitcher
Tue., June 13 @Memphis LH Derek Lee (2-2, 3.94) vs. LH Chris Narveson (A: 0-0, 2.12)
Wed., June 14 @Memphis RH Rob Tejeda (2-2, 4.27) vs. RH John Webb (3-5, 4.73)
Thu., June 15 @Memphis RH Edinson Volquez (3-5, 4.05) vs. RH Travis Smith (2-1, 3.86)
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- Redbirds shut out RedHawks - Memphis Redbirds
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