MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Power Pitching Highlights Home Opener

Published on April 9, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The Swing of the Quad Cities pitching staff combined to punch out 13 opposing hitters, but also stranded 10 men on base in a 5-1 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The home-opening game drew 1,549 excited fans to John O'Donnell Stadium, as the baseball season has officially returned to Davenport in 2007.

Quad Cities (1-3) got strong pitching performances from a pair of hurlers who had not pitched since 2005 due to injury, as Mike Schellinger and Shaun Garceau combined for 11 strikeouts in 5.2 innings. Cedar Rapids (1-1) starter Jeremy Haynes (1-0) was touched for eight hits over 5.1 frames, but held the Swing out of the scoring column to pick up the win.

Schellinger (0-1) got the start for the Swing and dominated the Kernels despite allowing an early solo home run to Chris Pettit in the top of the first. That longball proved to be the only hit Schellinger allowed, as the righty struck out six of the next nine batters that he faced. Though the early home run saddled him with the loss, Schellinger fanned six over three innings of work on the day while allowing just one hit.

Quad Cities struggled to convert a number of offensive opportunities early, however, stranding five men on base - four of which were in scoring position - over the first three innings. The Swing also loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the sixth, but when Luke Gorsett's hard-hit liner went right to the second-baseman, the Kernels were able to double up Donovan Solano at first to get out of the jam.

Swing reliever Matt Lane came on after Schellinger and tossed two hitless innings, followed by Garceau's first appearance of the season. The 19-year-old registered 5 strikeouts in 2.2 frames, allowing two runs - one earned - on two hits.

Cedar Rapids added an unearned run in the sixth and two more scores in the eighth, building a 4-0 lead before the Swing could strike. Daryl Jones scored the only Quad Cities run in the bottom of the eighth after drawing a walk and stealing second, crossing the plate on Brandon Buckman's two-out single through the left side.

Mark Shorey and Omar Falcon each went 2-for-4 in the ballgame, as Falcon raised his season average to .357.

TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.

UP NEXT: The first 800 fans through the gates at John O'Donnell Stadium on Tuesday will get a 2007 magnet schedule. Ryne Sandberg makes his JOD debut in a day game on Wednesday as Peoria comes to town for a pair of games, and fans at Saturday's game against Kane County will be able to get a Quad-City Times Poster Schedule.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The 2007 season will be loaded with fun at John O'Donnell Stadium, and each day of the week will feature its own exciting promotion:

Monday - Kids under the age of 12 will receive a hot dog and small soda with the purchase of a child's GA ticket!

Tuesday - Get four box seat tickets, four slices of pizza, four sodas, and a Swing program for just $44!

Wednesday - Join us for lunch as we bring back daytime baseball! $11 will get you a hot dog, soda, and box seat.

Thursday - Enjoy half-price 12 oz. beverages with Dave and Darren thanks to the Bent River Brewing Company.

Friday - Most Friday night of the 2007 season will feature a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by KWQC.

Saturday - Be one of the first fans through the gates on select Saturdays and receive a special giveaway item.

Sunday - Bring the whole family out for an afternoon featuring clowns, balloons, and games. Stick around after the game and kids can run the bases just like the pros do!

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