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Pump Jacks Fall in Pitching Duel

June 9, 2014 - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
East Texas PumpJacks News Release


For the first time this season the Jacks fell at home, dropping a pitchers' duel to the Brazos Valley Bombers on Sunday night by the narrow margin of 2-0.

The game was a battle between Pump Jacks starting pitcher Allen Ellis and his counterpart on the Bombers, Jack McDavid. The two combined to allow just four hits in 15 total innings. Ellis went eight innings with just three hits, walking one and striking out three. McDavid surrendered one hit through seven innings.

The only dent hitters could make against either hurler was an unearned run posted by the Bombers in the first inning. Brazos Valley scored on an error following a two-out triple to grab the early lead.

Eight innings would pass before another run would cross the plate. The defending champions again took advantage of the Pump Jacks defense, adding an unearned insurance run in the ninth.

As with any pitchers' duel, it was a battle throughout, and no inning exemplified that more for the Pump Jacks than the seventh frame. A leadoff shot to right, off the bat of Blake Kopetsky sent Connor Huesers, making his first appearance for the Jacks this season, slamming against the solid steel outfield fence to make the catch. James Lear followed with a backhanded grab on a steaming grounder for out number two. Bobby Webb showed his range on a hot shot to third for the final out of the inning.

Joe Moroney reached base twice with a hit and a walk. Chris Osborne and Lear also had hits on the night.

After a day off Monday, the Jacks hit the road Tuesday for a two-game set in Victoria against the Generals before returning to East Texas for a four-game homestand beginning Thursday. The opener marks the return of Thirsty Thursday, when fans can beat the heat with 50-cent soft drinks and draft beers for just one dollar.

Friday will be the first Fireworks Friday of the season, presented by Patterson Kilgore and CBS 19. The Jacks will light up the night sky with a postgame fireworks extravaganza with a new soundtrack befitting the Friday the 13th date.

Saturday will be Pump Jacks Mist-N-Sip Giveaway Night, presented by GymBox Fitness and KLTV. This unique and useful water bottle has not only a spout to drink from, but a trigger to spray a fine, cooling mist. With your Mist-N-Sip courtesy of GymBox Fitness and KLTV, you can keep cool all summer with a drink and spritz! The bottles feature the Pump Jacks "Boomer Eyes" logo, and only the first 500 fans will get one, so don't be late!

The homestand will wrap up next Sunday with the return of Longview News-Journal Family Night, when fans can pick up four grandstand tickets for just $10.

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