Right-Hander Strikes Out a Season-High 13 Men
Published on August 29, 2009 under Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release
JOLIET-Nate Sevier (3-3) went eight and one-thirds innings and SS Kevin Rios (2-3) hit a two-run home run in the 5th inning in a 3-1 win by the Joliet JackHammers (32-61) over the Kansas City T-Bones (45-49) before 5,295 fans at Silver Cross Field.
The JackHammers scored a run in the 1st inning against Kansas City LHP Ryan Knippschild (4-8). CF Adam Klein (2-4) singled and moved to second base on a past ball. He stole third base and scored on a sacrifice fly by 1B Freddie Thon (1-3) for a 1-0 Joliet lead.
The T-Bones tied the game at 1-1 in the 5th inning. 2B Neb Brown (1-3) singled and moved to third base on a base hit by 3B Jacob Blackwood (2-3). An RBI double by SS Jeff Helps (2-3) scored Brown to tie the score.
The JackHammers took the lead for good in the 5th inning. Klein reached base on an error and was retired on a fielder's choice hit into by 2B Rob Dahlberg (0-3). Rios smacked a two-run home run over the right field for his 5th home run of the season. The JackHammers took a 3-1 lead.
Loose Gravel: Sevier's 13 strikeouts surpasses the previous season-high of seven set by Jason Richardson against Fargo-Moorhead on July 16.
Loose Gravel: Sevier's 13 strikeouts also made everyone in the ballpark a winner! Fans should hold onto their tickets and use them for a free baby blossom appetizer courtesy of Texas Roadhouse at either the Joliet, Tinley Park or Naperville restaurants.
Joliet and Kansas City battle in game three of their four-game series on Sunday night at 5:05 p.m. It's our final Family Autograph Sunday of the 2009 season with JackHammers players and coaches signing autographs on the field at the end of the game. The JackHammers will also host Operation Miracle Drop after the game to benefit the Miracle League of Joliet. The closest to the pin wins half the pot and each ping-pong ball costs just $3.00. RHP Dustin Bolton (7-5, 4.84) gets the start for Kansas City against LHP Devin Anderson (1-5, 4.99) for the JackHammers. Pre-game coverage begins at 4:50 p.m. on AM 1340 WJOL and online at www.jackhammerbaseball.com.
The JackHammers are currently home through Monday, August 31. On Monday, August 31, it's Fan Appreciation Night! Come out to the ballpark for special mystery giveaways throughout the night. The JackHammers take on the Kansas City T-Bones at 6:05 p.m. It's the final chance for students to use their National City Jammer's Book Buddies Program Reading Club Vouchers. For tickets, or for more information, please contact the JackHammers TODAY at 815.726.2255 (BALL), visit their website www.jackhammerbaseball.com or stop by the Silver Cross Field Box Office during normal business hours.
Northern League Stories from August 29, 2009
- Right-Hander Strikes Out a Season-High 13 Men - Joliet JackHammers
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- RailCats Beat RedHawks 6-4 in Front of Sellout Crowd - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Schaumburg wins over Winnipeg - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Sevier Punches Out 13 in Joliet Win - Kansas City Monarchs
- Flyers slammed out of playoffs - Schaumburg Flyers
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