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Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes

Published on April 25, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Albuquerque Isotopes (12-7) at Oklahoma RedHawks (15-6) Game 22 | April 25, 2008 | AT&T Bricktown Ballpark | Oklahoma City, OK

Radio: Fox Sports Radio AM 1340, RedHawks Radio Network | Jim Byers & Adam Marco

TODAY'S MATCHUP

LH Chris Seddon (2-0, 2.60) vs. LH A.J. Murray (2-0, 5.14)

Seddon- Gave up 1 R on 4 H over 7 IP with 2 BB and 0 K in 4/18 win vs. Nashville Murray-

Allowed 2 R on 4 H with 2 BB and 3 K over 5 IP in 4/18 win at Iowa LAST GAME:

The RedHawks lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, falling 11-5 to the Albuquerque Isotopes last night, two days after dropping a 5-1 decision at Iowa. Albuquerque hit four home runs, including three off Oklahoma starter Eric Hurley, and scored their runs in bunches of three, three, three, and two. Hurley struck out eight, but also surrendered six runs over his five innings. The Oklahoma offense battled back and came within one run of Albuquerque twice in the game, but the Isotopes scored five unanswered runs over the contest's last three innings to seal the win.

ONE STREAK BROKEN AND ONE ROLLS ON:

Jason Ellison had his 12-game hitting streak snapped with an 0-3 performance at the plate, but did walk in his very first plate appearance to extend his on-base streak to 16 games. The 12-game string is tied with Portland's Luis Rodriguez for the longest such streak in the PCL this year, while the 16 game roll is the third longest this season. Bradley Coon of Salt Lake and Todd Linden have each had streaks of 18 consecutive games on base this season, with Coon's still ongoing.

MORE ON ELLISON"S STREAK:

Jason Ellison hit .377 during his 12-game hitting streak and raised his overall average from .250 to .307 during the run, which started during the third game of the season. The outfielder had 20 hits in 53 at bats with four doubles, two home runs, five walks, and nine runs batted in. Oklahoma won 11 of 12 games during the streak.

A FIRST GAME FIRST:

The RedHawks lost the opening game of a series for the first time this season with last night's loss to the Isotopes. The RedHawks had been five for five in series openers, while the Isotopes were three and two.

Albuquerque AT A GLANCE:

Brett Carroll hits two home runs in a game for the sixth time in his career with Albuquerque. The Isotopes have had 49 different multi-home run games dating back to 2003, with Carroll matching Matt Padgett and Joe Dillion at six apiece. Mike Colangelo had five multi-home run games during his time with Albuquerque. Brett Carroll also hit two home runs in the Isotopes 15-10 win against Nashville... John Baker saw his average drop after his first two at bats yesterday. The PCL's second leading hitter doubled in his first two at bats, but grounded out or popped out in his final three plate appearances. Baker remained in second behind Las Vegas's Terry Tiffee (.468 to .449)... The Isotopes have won nine of their last ten games.

AROUND THE ORGANIZATION:

Texas fell 8-2 at Detroit... Frisco edged San Antonio 7-6... Bakersfield slipped past Rancho Cucamonga 6-4 on the road... Clinton had the day off...

DOT-DOT-DOT:

The RedHawks loss last night was their first on a Thursday this season... The RedHawks ERA jumped from 3.63 to 4.08 after allowing 11 earned runs in last night's loss. Oklahoma is currently ranked 7th in the league's ERA category... Oklahoma has won 13 of the Jason Ellison's 16-game on base streak... Kevin Richardson has the longest current hitting streak, now at five games after a single on Thursday... Nelson Cruz ranks second in the league with 20 runs batted in.

ON THE AIR:

Every game this season can be heard on the RedHawks Radio Network, led by broadcaster Jim Byers for the ninth season, and joined by Adam Marco during each homestand. Fox Sports Radio AM 1340 in Oklahoma City will serve as the flagship station in 2008. The network affiliates this season are KSIW 1450 AM in Woodward, KXCA 1380 AM in Lawton, KPNS 1350 AM in Duncan, KTJS 1420 AM in Hobart, KGFF 1450 AM in Shawnee, and KWSH 1260 AM in Wewoka. Each game will also be broadcast on the internet through the audio link at www.oklahomaredhawks.com.

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