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RedHawks Game Notes: May 14, 2012

Published on May 14, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Tucson Padres (12-25) vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks (20-17)

San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros

Game #38 of 143/Home #22 of 71 (13-8)

Pitching Probables: TUC-RH Jorge Reyes (2-5, 5.59) vs. OKC-LH Dallas Keuchel (4-2, 1.85)

Monday, May 14, 2012 | Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark | Oklahoma City, Okla.| 7:05 p.m. CT

Radio: KGHM AM-1340 The Game, 1340thegame.com, IHeartRadio - Alex Freedman

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL)

Tuesday, May 15 vs. Tucson (SD): OKC-TBA vs. TUC-LH Tom Layne (0-3, 8.19) - 11:05 a.m., KGHM-AM 1340, 1340thegame.com, IHeartRadio

Wednesday, May 16 - OFF

Thursday, May 17 @ Reno (ARI): OKC-RH Paul Clemens (3-3, 5.24) vs. REN-RH Barry Enright (4-1, 3.14) - 8:35 p.m., KGHM-AM 1340, 1340thegame.com, IHeartRadio

Friday, May 18 @ Reno (ARI): OKC-RH Aneury Rodriguez (1-3, 5.18) vs. REN-RH Joe Martinez (0-3, 5.82) - 8:35 p.m., KGHM-AM 1340, 1340thegame.com, IHeartRadio

Saturday, May 19 @ Reno (ARI): OKC-LH Dallas Keuchel (4-2, 1.85) vs. REN-RH Charles Brewer (1-2, 6.75) - 8:35 p.m., KGHM-AM 1340, 1340thegame.com, IHeartRadio

Tonight's Game-- The RedHawks look for a fourth straight win and to clinch a series victory when they face the Tucson Padres at 7:05 p.m. Dallas Keuchel, the PCL's ERA leader, makes the start for the RedHawks.

Yesterday-- The RedHawks (20-17) overcame an early three-run deficit and Carlos Coporan delivered the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to send the RedHawks to a 6-5 win over Tucson. With the game tied 5-5 heading into the bottom of the ninth, Brett Wallace singled with one out and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Jimmy Paredes followed with a single-his fourth hit of the game-but Wallace was thrown out at home by Tucson right fielder Daniel Robertson to keep the score tied. Corporan stepped up next and hit a single to right-center field off Brad Boxberger (0-2) that scored Paredes easily to give the RedHawks their first walk-off win of the season. Tucson got out to an early 3-0 lead in the second, but the RedHawks battled back throughout the game and took a 5-4 lead in the seventh. Tucson tied the game in the eighth, but stranded the go-ahead runner in scoring position in both the eighth and ninth innings. Xavier Cedeno (2-0) earned the win with 1.1 innings of scoreless relief.

Tonight's Probable Pitchers-- Dallas Keuchel will try and add to his stellar 2012 campaign when he takes the mound tonight...Keuchel currently leads the PCL with a 1.85 ERA, and ranks second in IP (48.2), third in WHIP (0.99), third in fewest baserunners per nine innings (8.88) and fourth in walks per nine innings (1.48)...He is coming off a tough no decision Wednesday against Las Vegas when he tossed 7.1 scoreless innings with just four hits...Although he left with a 1-0 lead, the RedHawks lost 2-1 in 10 innings...Combined with 2011, Keuchel is now 4-1 with 1.17 ERA in eight career starts at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark...He has already been honored as PCL Pitcher of the Week (April 5-15) and Astros Triple-A Pitcher of the Month for April...Jorge Reyes will make his eighth start of the season for Tucson...He has won two of his last three starts after dropping the first four straight...Reyes had his best outing of the season Wednesday against New Orleans, allowing one run in seven innings...Although he's posted a 7.88 ERA at home, Reyes has a respectable 3.97 ERA in four road starts...He was drafted by the Padres in 2009 and was the 2007 Most Outstanding Player at the College World Series as he helped lead Oregon State to a national championship.

Busting Out-- After being held to three runs and 13 hits over the three-game series with Las Vegas, the RedHawks have scored 12 runs with 27 hits over the first two games of this series.

Winner, Winner-- The RedHawks have won three straight games for the first time since sweeping a four-game series in Nashville, April 17-20.

Ahead of Schedule-- Yesterday the RedHawks claimed their 20th win of the season. Last year, the RedHawks did not win their 20th until May 24, their 45th game of the season (20-25).

Superior Starts-- The starting pitchers over the last five games have combined to post a 2.03 ERA. Yesterday, Tucson snapped an impressive 26 consecutive scoreless inning streak by the rotation in the second inning. Three of five starts went at least 6.2 innings and the starters have struck out 22 while walking just four.

Plenty of Paredes-- After going 1-for-19 his previous five games, Jimmy Paredes is 6-for-9 this series. Yesterday he went 4-for-5 to become just the second RedHawk along with Brian Bixler to record four or more hits in a game twice this season. He is tied for second on the team with 10 multi-hit games.

Saving the Day-- After closing out last Saturday's game, Jose Valdez is 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season. Last year he went 9-for-9.

You Better Think Twice-- The RedHawks have caught 20 of 42 attempted base stealers for a 47.6% caught stealing rate, easily the best in the PCL. (Sacramento is next at 40%.) Landon Powell ranks first in the league, going 9-for-15, and Carlos Corporan is second with a 11-for-27 mark.

Close Calls-- The RedHawks have played in 15 one-run games this season, the second-most in the PCL behind Iowa (19). The seven wins are tied for third-most, and the eight losses are tied for second-most. The RedHawks also have the most extra innings losses in the league with four.

Against the Padres-- The RedHawks have taken each of the first two contests by identical 6-5 scores...The RedHawks have combined to hit .370 as a team so far...Since these teams are in opposing conferences, this will be the only series between the two clubs in 2012...Last season the RedHawks took three of four in Tucson, averaging eight runs per game and winning twice by eight runs...Drew Locke put up unreal numbers during last year's series: 8-for-17, three homers, three doubles and an eye-popping 14 RBIs...The last time the Padres' Triple-A affiilate visited OKC in 2010, they were the Portland Beavers.

Field Trip Day Tomorrow-- Please note tomorrow's game begins at 11:05 a.m. when the RedHawks host their second field trip day of the homestand. Last Wedneday's contest drew a then season-high 9,271 fans.

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