Pitching puzzles the Wizards
May 28, 2005 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
FORT WAYNE, IN - Luis Sabino doubled, scored, had an RBI and made a diving catch in right field to save a run but the story for the Whitecaps for a second straight day was the pitching staff in a 3-0 shutout of Fort Wayne.
Josh Rainwater started and threw five innings. He was followed by Ed Clelland, Anthony Tomey, Ian Ostlund and Collin Mahoney, who each chipped in with a scoreless inning of relief. Mahoney finished the game and earned his tenth save.
For the second day in a row, the Whitecaps beat a Wizards pitcher with a lofty win-loss record. Clayton Hamilton was 7-1 going into the game and had not lost since his first start on April 8 in Lansing. He is now 0-1 in two starts against West Michigan.
On Friday, the Whitecaps saddled Mike Ekstrom (6-1) with his first loss. Wilkin Ramirez doubled to lead off the second and scored on a ground out by Sabino for a 1-0 lead. In the fourth, Ramierz walked then came home on a double by Brent Dlugach. Sabino doubled to lead off the seventh and crossed the plate when Justin Justice singled to right.
Mahoney allowed a hit and a walk to start the ninth, but Chris Kolkhorst lined to third to start a double play, as Matt Bush was out at second before he could return to the bag. That play set up a ground out by Brett Dowdy to end the game. It was the second shutout win of the season for the Whitecaps. The other was Tuesday against Dayton.
Halfway Through the Weekend: A pair of afternoon games remain in this four game series. Below are the expected pitching match ups. All times are Eastern Daylight.
(West Michigan vs. Fort Wayne) Sunday, 3:00 p.m. RHP Andrew Kown (1-4, 3.50) vs. RHP Joel Santo (1-4, 5.88) Monday, 3:00 p.m. RHP Matt Righter (1-0, 2.87) vs. RHP Luke Steidlmayer (5-1, 1.53)
The Eikenhout Incorporated Pre Game Show begins at 2:50 p.m. Sunday and Monday on 1340 AM WBBL and at mlive.com. Monday's game will be heard on the entire West Michigan Whitecaps Radio Network.
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