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Oklahoma RedHawks game notes

Published on August 28, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
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Homestand (0-1)

Hitting: .176 AVG, 6 H, 34 AB, 3 R, 0 HR, 1 2B, 0 3B, 2 BB, 9 K, 11 LOB

Pitching: 8.00 ERA, 13 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 9.0 IP, 5 BB, 6 K, 4 HR

TODAY'S OPPONENT:

The New Orleans Zephyrs are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They have been a member of the Pacific Coast League since 1998. This is the first year the Mets are the parent club. The Zephyrs were affiliated with Washington in 2005-2006. Last year, the Zephyrs finished third in the American South Division with a 72-71 record.

VS. NEW ORLEANS:

The RedHawks lead the season series 8-5. At The Brick, the RedHawks took three of four from the Zephyrs April 26-29. The Hawks outscored the Z's 26-12 in that series. The RedHawks hit three of their nine April homers in the series. The RedHawks took three of four games last week at Zephyr Field. The Zephyrs took two of the three games completed June 15-17 at Zephyr Field. The finale of that series was suspended and was made up Aug. 19, with the RedHawks winning 8-4.

TODAY'S GAME:

This will be game 137 of the season and the second of a 4-game series between Oklahoma and New Orleans. This is the 13th of 16 meetings between the RedHawks and Zephyrs this season.

LAST GAME:

The RedHawks dropped the first game of their four-game series with New Orleans, losing 8-3 last night. The Zephyrs took control of the game with five runs on four hits, including three homers, in the top fourth inning. Jason Alfaro, Fernando Tatis and Andy Tracy all homered in the inning. The Zephyrs finished the night with 13 hits, including four home runs all off starter Eric Hurley. Hurley had his shortest outing as a RedHawk, allowing eight runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Steve Rowe

goes to the mound for the fourth time as a RedHawk. He didn't figure into the decision in his last start Thursday at Nashville, allowing five runs on five hits in 4.1 innings. Rowe has spent most of the season in the bullpen, making 31 relief appearances. Rowe is 2-0 with a 0.73 ERA in six relief appearances against the Z's this season. The Zephyrs will send Mike Pelfrey to the mound. Pelfrey lost his only start against the RedHawks this season, allowing five runs on five hits in 4.2 innings August 18 at New Orleans. Nate Gold hit a 3-run homer off Pelfrey in that game.

STILL STRUGGLING AT HOME:

The Hawks fell to 9-17 in their last 26 home games, and they have a 4.95 ERA at home during that stretch. Compare that to the last 32 road games where the RedHawks have gone 22-10 with a 2.93 ERA.

LOOKING FOR OFFENSE:

The RedHawks have combined to score just five runs in losing their last three games. The Hawks haven't had more than six hits any of the games, and they are 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position after going 1-for-11 last night.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK:

Volquez was named the PCL Pitcher of the Week after going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two starts. He struck out 16 hitters in 13 innings. Volquez hasn't allowed a run in 19 innings.

FRANKLYN THE CLOSER:

German has converted his last three save chances after striking out the side in the ninth on Friday. He leads the Hawks with six saves. German has allowed only one run, with 17 strikouts in his last 10 appearances, spanning 10.1 innings.

GOLDEN NUMBERS:

Gold has put up big power numbers this month, with 11 homers with 27 RBIs in 27 August games after going 1-for-3 with an RBI double last night. Gold leads the RedHawks with 24 home runs and 96 RBIs. The RedHawks are 12-2 in the last 14 games Gold has homered.

LEAGUE LEADERS:

Freddy Guzman leads the league with 51 stolen bases. Tug Hulett is tied for third with 91 runs scored, and Luther Hackman is fourth with 18 saves.

DOT-DOT-DOT:

The RedHawks are 9-9 on Tuesday this season...the RedHawks are 2-4 in their last six home series...Hulett has three homers and nine RBIs in his last eight games...Francisco Cruceta hasn't allowed an earned run in his last four appearances, and he has allowed only three earned runs with 24 strikeouts over his last 14 appearances, spanning 27.1 innings.

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