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Oklahoma RedHawks Game Notes

Published on June 17, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Oklahoma RedHawks (38-34) at Nashville Sounds (28-43)

Game 73 | June 17, 2008 | Greer Stadium | Nashville, TN

Radio: Fox Sports Radio AM 1340, RedHawks Radio Network | Play-by-Play: Jim Byers

TODAY'S MATCHUP

RH Steve Rowe (2-2, 4.72) vs. RH David Riske (No Record)

Rowe- Allowed 3 R on 9 H over 5.0 IP with 3 BB and 3 K in 6/12 win vs. NAS (8-3 OKL)

Riske- Making first rehab appearance while on the Brewers DL with a hyper-extended elbow

LAST GAME: Oklahoma concluded its five-game, four day series with New Orleans falling 6-4. The Zephyrs scored three early runs off Matt Harrison and three late runs off Warner Madrigal. Chris Davis homered and Jason Ellison doubled in a pair to provide the offense for the RedHawks, who concluded their nine game homestand at 6-3.

OUTHIT AND OUTSCORED:

The RedHawks were outhit every game during the recent series against New Orleans. The Zephyrs knocked 57 base hits over the five-game series compared to 46 for the RedHawks. New Orleans also outscored Oklahoma 31-28 during the series, which the Zephyrs took three out of five in. The season series is now tied at six games apiece, with four more games to go in New Orleans starting June 30.

DAVIS DOMINATES:

Chris Davis extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a sixth inning home run in last night's loss. Davis has now reached base in 20 straight games dating back to game May 28, and has been on safely in 20 of the 22 games he has played for Oklahoma since his promotion from Frisco on May 25. He has also hit home runs in three consecutive games, the second time this season a RedHawk has accomplished the feat. Nelson Cruz launched a home run in three straight from May 31 through June 2.

MAYBERRY AND ELLISON HEAT UP:

John Mayberry extended his hitting streak to eight games with a first inning single last night, while Jason Ellison has hit safely in seven straight courtesy a ninth inning double. It is Mayberry's longest hitting streak this season for Oklahoma, but his second longest this year overall. Mayberry hit safely in nine straight for Frisco from April 14 through April 25. Ellison's streak is his third longest this year. Ellison reach by a base hit in 12 straight games during April (4/09 through 4/21), and eight straight during May (5/13 through 5/22).

NASHVILLE AT A GLANCE:

The Sounds have lost nine of their last ten, including a 1-4 trip to Iowa where they played once Saturday and doubleheaders on Sunday and Monday... Vinny Rottino matched Andres Torres PCL-high hitting streak at 24 games with a single in game one of Nashville's doubleheader with Iowa yesterday, but went 0-2 with a walk in the second game. The Sounds catcher is hit .368 during the streak.

AROUND THE ORGANIZATION:

Texas had the night off and opens a series with Atlanta tonight in Arlington... Frisco beat Midland 12-8... Bakersfield fell to Inland Empire 4-2... Clinton had the night off due to the Midwest League All-Star break.

DOT-DOT-DOT:

Nelson Cruz missed his third straight game yesterday with a slight triceps strain. Cruz has hit safely in seven straight games, and has a 17-game on base streak dating back to May 28... Hank Blalock is expected to join the RedHawks on a rehab assignment while Oklahoma visits Nashville. Blalock has been on the Rangers disabled list since April 29 with a torn left hamstring, but also underwent carpal tunnel release surgery on May 30. He is attempting to move across the diamond as well. After playing 1,101 games at third and eight at second during his professional career, Blalock will return to the Majors as a first baseman...

TIME CHANGE:

The RedHawks have announced a time change that differs from what is listed on pocket schedules and previously printed tickets. Oklahoma's game with Round Rock on Monday, June 23 at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark is now a 7:05 pm first pitch.

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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