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Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes

Published on June 23, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


New Orleans Zephyrs (37-37) at Oklahoma RedHawks (37-35) - 7:05 p.m.

AT&T Bricktown Ballpark - Oklahoma City

KEBC 1340 and the RedHawks Radio Network

HEADLINES: RedHawks walk-off with win ... Dickey starts tonight ... RedHawks in sole possession of 3rd place

TODAY'S OPPONENT: The New Orleans Zephyrs are the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They have been a member of the Pacific Coast League since 1998. Last year, the Zephyrs finished 64-76, fourth in the American Conference Southern Division.

TODAY'S GAME: The RedHawks continue their nine-game homestand against New Orleans. This is their 73rd game this season, 34th home game and seventh game against New Orleans.

LAST GAME: The RedHawks scored three runs in the ninth inning to beat New Orleans 3-2. 3B Jace Brewer drove in the tying a winning runs with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth. Starting pitcher Edinson Volquez went seven innings and gave up one run on two hits with three walks and eight strikeouts. Adam Hyzdu and Jamie Burke both had two hits for the RedHawks.

VS. NEW ORLEANS: The RedHawks are 73-59 against the Zephyrs since the two teams joined the PCL in 1998. They are 41-24 against them in Oklahoma City . Last year was the Zephyrs' first season series win over the RedHawks since 2001. The RedHawks are 5-2-1 in season series against the Zephyrs.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Starting pitcher R.A. Dickey makes his ninth start of the season for the RedHawks. He is 2-0 with a 2.38 (3 ER/11.1 IP) in two appearances, one start at home and 0-5 with an 8.25 ERA (33 ER/26 IP) in seven away starts. His last appearance at home came May 12 against Sacramento. He followed a one-inning start by John Rheinecker and went six innings, giving up one run on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Steve Watkins starts for New Orleans .

STREAKERS: Relief pitcher Jose Diaz has not given up a run in his last five appearances (seven innings). He has given up one hit, six walks and struck out seven in his last five outings.

JOAQUIN ARIAS: Shortstop Joaquin Arias has been selected to play in the 2006 XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game. The game will be played July 9 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

STARTING PITCHERS: In the last 22 games, Oklahoma starters have eight wins. They have given up 39 runs, 36 earned over 129.2 innings (2.50 ERA) with 48 walks and 112 strikeouts. RedHawks starters have 14 quality starts in the last 22 games.

BULLPEN: The RedHawks bullpen has given up three runs in the last 11 games (0.89 ERA - 3 ER/30.1 IP). During that span, the bullpen has given up 14 hits, seven walks and struck out 29. The RedHawks bullpen ERA has dropped from 4.13 to 3.71 (.42 drop) in the last 11 games.

HOME SWEET HOME: Going back to July 22 of last season, the RedHawks are 41-17 (.707) at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark including 1-1 in last year's playoffs against Nashville. They are 40-16 (.714) at home in regular season games since July 22.

CLOSE GAMES: Twenty-eight of Oklahoma 's 37 wins this season have come by four runs or less, including 17 one-run wins. Also, 27 of Oklahoma's 35 losses this season have come by four runs or less. They have nine losses by one run, nine losses by two runs, five losses by three runs and four 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 24. They will be on KFXY 1640 The Score June 25.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The RedHawks are in the process of building a home for Habitat for Humanity. On Monday, July 26, several RedHawks players will be helping with the build. Fans can enter a contest to join the players by signing up at the Fan Zone today or online at OklahomaRedHawks.com

DOT-DOT-DOTS: The RedHawks are 26-13 since Mike Boulanger took over as manager May 11 ... The RedHawks have one home run in their last five games, a two-run homer by Laynce Nix in the fourth inning of the second game of a double header June 17 at Nashville.

PITCHING PROBABLES

Date Opponent RedHawks pitcher vs. Opposing pitcher

Fri., June 23 New Orleans RH R.A. Dickey (2-5, 6.85) vs. RH Steve Watkins (3-1, 3.82)

Sat., June 24 New Orleans LH John Danks (AA: 5-4, 4.15) vs. LH Billy Traber (4-4, 3.98)

Sun., June 25 New Orleans RH Nick Masset (1-4, 6.47) vs. RH David Gil (2-3, 5.08)

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