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Richmond Roosters Squeeze Past The Washington Wild Things

Published on May 30, 2003 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, PA -- The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Federal Savings Bank, were defeated Friday by the Richmond Roosters (3-3) by a score of 3-2 in front of a sellout crowd of 3,369. The loss brings the Wild Things' record to 3-3.

Jay Coakley started led the Wild Things to an early lead when he hit a two run single to center field. However, those would be the only runs obtained by the Wild Things throughout the game. Although The Wild Things made four double plays, they only managed two hits after the third inning, leaving Richmond's runs unanswered.

In the fifth inning Jose Sandoval, Jr. was walked and advanced home by two single base hits by Roosters, Jeremiah Klosterman and Rory Thornton. They earned their next two runs in the seventh inning when Pete Pirman and Tom Pearce both scored.

The Wild Things face The Chillicothe Paints for the next three home games. Tomorrow's game will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net starting at 7:05 PM.




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