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RedHawks vs. Aces - Game Notes - August 2, 2013

August 2, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release


Today's Game: The RedHawks conclude their four-game series against Reno at 7:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. OKC leads the series, 3-0, and is trying for a season-best eighth-straight win. Post-game fireworks are presented by FAA Credit Union.

Last Game: A three-run second inning held up as the RedHawks defeated the Aces, 3-2, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark Thusday. A bunt single by Che-Hsuan Lin brought home Rene Garcia for the first run of the night. The RedHawks added two more runs with two outs, including an RBI single by Trevor Crowe. The Aces' two runs came in the sixth inning on a two-run homer by Ed Easley - his fifth of the season. The Aces put two men on with two outs in the ninth inning, but Hector Ambriz struck out Matt Davidson to end the game and earn his first save. RedHawks relief pitcher Philip Humber (2-4) got the win, allowing three hits in two scoreless innings, walking one and striking out four.

Today's Probable Pitcher: Asher Wojciechowski will try and lead the RedHawks to a series sweep...Wojciechowski recorded his sixth win of the season in his last start Sunday against Iowa. He threw six innings, allowing two runs and six hits. He struck out two and walked none...His 1.10 WHIP paces the league and his 2.83 ERA and .208 opponent batting average both rank second. He leads Astros minor leaguers with 124.2 IP and his 2.67 season ERA is third-best among full-season affiliates...In July, Wojciechowski posted a 3-0 record and a 1.83 ERA. He allowed just seven runs and 22 hits in 34.1 IP and held opponents to a .183 average. Over his last 33.1 IP he has allowed only four runs...He pitched one of the best games in RedHawks history July 8 in Round Rock when he fired a one-hit shutout and faced the minimum in a 5-0 victory, becoming the first RedHawks pitcher ever to face the minimum in a complete game...He is 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA in nine starts at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark this season...He has allowed one earned run or less in nine of his 16 appearances this season...Tonight is Wojciechowski's first career start against Reno.

Against the Aces: 2013: 3-0 2012: 2-2 All-time: 12-7 In OKC: 9-2

With last night's win, the RedHawks have won nine of 11 all-time meetings at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, including seven of the last eight...Reno and Oklahoma City split their four-game series, 2-2, in 2012 at Aces Ballpark. It was an offensively-charged series with both teams scoring 36 runs apiece and each reaching 10 runs in a game twice. The RedHawks hit an astounding 12 home runs over the four games (Reno hit six)...Through three games this season, the RedHawks and Aces have combined for five extra-base hits after combining for 44 extra-base hits during last season's series...Oklahoma City has won 11 of the last 15 games between the teams...Four of the last seven games between the teams have been decided by one run...This series marks the Aces' first visit to Bricktown since Aug. 16-19, 2011. The RedHawks took three of four, and three games were decided by one or two runs.

High-Water Mark: With Wednesday's win, the RedHawks now sit a season-best 13 games above .500 and have won seven games in a row for the first time since winning seven straight April 26-May 2. They last won eight straight during a nine-game winning streak last year, May 29-June 7.

Climbing Back: By going 12-4 since the All-Star Break, the RedHawks have erased a 4.5-game deficit in the standings and enter tonight tied for the first place in the American Southern Division. It's the first time they've held a share of first since June 15.

Leaders, Not Followers: During their current seven-game winning streak, the RedHawks have yet to trail for a full inning. The opposing team has taken the lead in the top of an inning twice, but the RedHawks have tied it up in the bottom of the inning each time.

Mound Magic: Since the All-Star Break, the RedHawks have a 2.37 ERA (37 ER/140.1 IP). The starters have combined for a 2.18 ERA (23 ER/95.0 IP) and allowed more than two earned runs in a game just twice. The RedHawks have held opponents to three runs or less in 12 of their 16 games since the break as well.

Singles Club: The RedHawks have won each of the first three games of their current series despite collecting just two extra-base hits. Their 295 extra-base hits are second-least in the league, only ahead of Omaha (264). They have not hit a home run in each of the last four games and their 83 homers are third-least in the PCL.

Close Calls: Four of the team's seven wins during their current streak have been by one run. The RedHawks are 19-16 in one-run games and have played in the second-most one-run games in the PCL this season (New Orleans - 44).

As the Crowe Flies: Trevor Crowe is 4-for-8 with two RBI over the past two nights and now is 5-for-18 over the first four games of his rehab assignment. Crowe has been sidelined since spraining the AC joint in his right shoulder on June 20. He spent the first month of the season with the RedHawks, hitting .307/2/14. The RedHawks are 12-2 when Crowe leads off this season.

Men of Steal: George Springer's stolen base last night boosted the RedHawks' total to 147 stolen bases this season. Oklahoma City paces the league in steals and continues to add to their single-season club record (previously 143 set in 2011).

Running with the Pac: The RedHawks are in the midst of a stretch of 16 consecutive games against Pacific Conference opponents. Thus far the RedHawks are 12-7 against teams from the other side of the league in 2013, including an 8-3 mark at home.

Closing Bell: Oklahoma City is 17-10 overall in series finales this season, including 11-2 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS (ALL TIMES CENTRAL)

DATE TIME OPPONENT OKC PITCHER OPP. PITCHER

Saturday, August 3 7:05 p.m. Colo. Springs RHP Bobby Doran (0-0, 3.60) RHP Armando Galarraga (0-0, 3.60)

Sunday, August 4 7:05 p.m. Colo. Springs RHP Jake Buchanan (3-2, 3.08) RHP Chris Volstad (5-3, 4.78)

Monday, August 5 7:05 p.m. Colo. Springs LHP Wade LeBlanc (2-1, 5.51) RHP Sean Gallagher (0-0, 3.00)

Tuesday, August 6 7:05 p.m. Colo. Springs RHP Paul Clemens (1-0, 3.38) RHP Collin McHugh (4-2, 3.01)

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