FL Windy City ThunderBolts

Renery and Bolts Take First

September 3, 2005 - Frontier League (FL)
Windy City ThunderBolts News Release


Rockford, IL - For the 2nd time in 3 starts, Mike Renery lasted 7 innings or more and the Bolts dropped the RiverHawks 6-2 at Marinelli Field Saturday night. Windy City has won 2 straight over Rockford.

The Bolts cracked the scoreboard first with a Matt Ferrara RBI groundout in the 2nd inning. Doug Schutt followed with an RBI single in the 3rd. The Bolts touched Rockford starter Luke Lambo up for a trio of runs in the 6th inning. Donnie Poles provided a 2-run single to left field in the frame. Justin Schuda added a final tally in the 9th.

Mike Renery lasted 7 innings and surrendered just a pair of runs in his second win since returning to the starting rotation about 2 weeks ago. Wes Mindingall yielded just one base runner in the 8th and Chris Hayes closed the game with a silent 9th inning.

Clemente Bonilla chipped in with his 3rd 4-hit contest of the year and scored the final Windy City tally. Former Windy City player Nick Johnson was 0-for-4 in the game. The Bolts have now taken 2 straight over Rockford.

The ThunderBolts aim for the series victory tomorrow at 6:05 in Rockford. Righty Gregg Pleeter can pick his first Windy City win up as he starts for the ThunderBolts. You can find every pitch at www.sportsjuice.com.

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