Pheasants and Torbert pound Saints in 12-3 win
Published on June 18, 2010 under American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
SIOUX FALLS - The Sioux Falls Pheasants scored early and often Friday night in a 12-3 thumping of the St. Paul Saints before 2,646 fans at Sioux Falls Stadium. The first-place Pheasants increased their record to 23-10.
Beau Torbert set the tone with a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning that struck the façade of the right-center field scoreboard. Torbert later tripled with the bases loaded in the fourth and added an RBI single in the fifth. He was a double short of a cycle and finished 4-for-4 with six RBI. His six RBIs lofted him to third place in franchise history with 169 RBI.
Leading 3-0, the Pheasants exploded for six runs in the fourth inning, including a Brandon Sing home run. It was his 12th of the year, which leads the American Association. Sing was 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Ryan Rodriguez (4-1) provided a solid start with three runs allowed - two earned - in seven innings. He scattered eight hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Andrew Pluta and Travis Kane each tossed a perfect inning of relief.
The Pheasants chased St. Paul starter Joe Woerman (1-4) after 4 1/3 innings. He was tagged for nine runs on nine hits. He walked five and struck out five.
The Pheasants continue their three-game series with the St. Paul Saints at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Sioux Falls Stadium. It's a Grand Slam Saturday night, where one fan will have the chance to win a new 2010 Ford Focus, courtesy of Sioux Falls Ford.
The Pheasants are members of the American Association, a 10-team independent professional baseball league playing its fifth season this summer. Individual and group ticket information is available by calling (605) 333-0179. Fans can also visit the Pheasants at www.sfpheasants.com.
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