Record Crowd Watches Beavers Take out Stingers

Published on August 22, 2002 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - RHP Adam Eaton made an impressive first rehabilitation start for Portland Thursday night.

And he had quite an audience.

Despite allowing two home runs, Eaton, who underwent "Tommy John" ligament replacement surgery on Aug. 21, 2001, struck out four and walked none in 7.1 innings to get the win as the Beavers (66-65) defeated the Stingers 7-2 in front of a season-high 13,990 at PGE Park.

The Beaver offense provided enough of a cushion for Eaton during a four-run second in which Portland sent eight men to the plate. Overall, the Beavers rapped out eight hits, highlighted by 3B Sean Burrough's two-hit performance.

In fact, every Portland batter except for DH Kevin Eberwein reached base at least once. CF Kory DeHaan had two RBIs and C Brian Loyd crossed the plate twice.

Salt Lake (73-60) threatened in the eighth, pushing two runs across against Eaton and LHP Eric Cyr. 2B Jose Nieves began the inning with a home run to left and 1B Rick Short singled in his 57th run of the season, but Cyr shut down the rally with two straight outs.

RHP Matt Hensley was roughed up early by the Portland offense and was charged with his fifth loss of the season.

Despite the win, the Beavers were mathematically eliminated from the North Division race as Edmonton defeated Tacoma, 5-4. The Trappers are now assured of participating in the 2002 Pacific Coast League playoffs.

RHP John Snyder (6-11, 3.83 ERA) goes for Portland Friday against RHP Mickey Callaway (9-2, 1.68). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. PST.

BEAVERS NOTES: The Beavers sent C Martin Selmo to Class A Eugene ... Selmo was 0x2 since joining Portland on Aug. 5 ... the announced crowd of 13,990 pushed the season attendance at PGE Park to a total of 414,663 in 63 dates, an average of 6,582 per game, good for fifth in the Pacific Coast League ... RHP Adam Eaton earned his first win since beginning his rehabilitation assignment with Class A Lake Elsinore on Aug. 7 ... in four appearances with the Storm and Beavers, Eaton has thrown 20.2 innings, walked three and has an ERA of 3.04 ... Friday's game against the Stingers at PGE Park is "Bark in the Park" night ... the first 1,000 dogs at the game will receive a tennis ball, sponsored by 24 Hour Fitness ... each canine will get into the game free as will one of its owners for half-price ... the Oregon Human Society will also be staffing a dog adoption center ... also on Friday, the Beavers are asking fans to bring school supplies for underprivileged children as school nears ... those who bring in school supplies will get a voucher good for a free ticket to one of the two remaining home games this season.

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