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Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes

Published on June 30, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Oklahoma RedHawks (39-40) at New Orleans Zephyrs (40-41) - 7 p.m.

Zephyr Field - Metairie , La.

KEBC 1340 AM and the RedHawks Radio Network

HEADLINES: RedHawks break 5-game losing streak ... Nix with 5 RBIs ... Tejeda starts tonight

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 begin a four-game road trip in New Orleans. This is their 80th game this season, 40th road game and 10th game against New Orleans. The RedHawks return home for a six-game homestand July 4-9.

LAST GAME: DH Laynce Nix had five RBIs in the first two innings as the RedHawks beat the Express 8-2. Nix hit a three-run homer in the first inning and added a two-run single in the second. Starting pitcher John Danks went seven innings and gave up two runs on three hits with three walks and five strikeouts. CF Anthony Webster was two-for-four with a double and a run scored.

VS. NEW ORLEANS: The RedHawks are 74-60 against the Zephyrs since the two teams joined the PCL in 1998. They are 32-35 at Zephyr Field. 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 Robinson Tejeda makes his 11th start of the season for the RedHawks and his first since June 14. He started for Texas June 24 at Colorado and took the loss in an 11-6 game. He went three innings and gave up seven runs on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts. He has not started against New Orleans this season. David Gil starts for New Orleans.

STREAKERS: Outfielder Anthony Webster has hits in his first eight games as a RedHawk. He is 11-for-28 (.393) with three RBIs in his first eight games. Shortstop Joaquin Arias is on a five-game hit streak dating back to June 25. He is 7-for-20 (.350) during the streak to raise his average from .263 to .269 (6 rise). Relief pitcher Jose Diaz has not given up a run in his last nine appearances (14 innings). He has given up three hits, eight walks and struck out 16 in his last nine outings.

EDINSON VOLQUEZ: Pitcher Edinson Volquez has been selected to represent the RedHawks in the 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game. The game will be played July 12 in Toledo, Ohio. Volquez currently leads the PCL in strikeouts with 99.

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 29 games, Oklahoma starters have 10 wins. They have given up 54 runs, 47 earned over 168.2 innings (2.51 ERA) with 65 walks and 136 strikeouts. RedHawks starters have 17 quality starts in the last 29 games.

CLOSE GAMES: Thirty-one of Oklahoma 's 39 wins this season have come by four runs or less, including 17 one-run wins. Also, 32 of Oklahoma's 40 losses this season have come by four runs or less. They have 11 losses by one run, nine losses by two runs, six losses by three runs and six 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 July 1 and 8.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The RedHawks are in the process of building a home for Habitat for Humanity. On Monday, July 26, several RedHawks players helped with the build. The home will be presented to a local family July 4.

DOT-DOT-DOTS: OF Adrian Brown has been placed on the DL with a left pinky laceration ... OF Ruddy Yan (hamstring) has been activated from the DL ... The RedHawks are 28-18 since Mike Boulanger took over as manager May 11 ... Former RedHawks Ryan Ludwick (Toledo), Chad Allen (Omaha), Matt Roney (Sacramento) and Chris Baker (Round Rock) have been selected to the Triple-A All-Star Game.

PITCHING PROBABLES

Date Opponent RedHawks pitcher vs. Opposing pitcher

Fri., June 30 @ New Orleans RH Robinson Tejeda (3-2, 3.86) vs. RH David Gil (2-3, 4.40)

Sat., July 1 @ New Orleans LH Derek Lee (3-4, 3.90) vs. RH Anastacio Martinez (2-5, 4.48)

Sun., July 2 @ New Orleans RH Edinson Volquez (4-5, 3.31) vs. RH Andrew Good (3-6, 6.11)

Mon., July 3 @New Orleans TBA vs. LH Billy Traber (4-5, 3.81)

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