RiverHawks Snap Skid, Shut Out \'Bolts, 2-0
August 16, 2011 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - The Rockford RiverHawks closed the door on the past figuratively on Monday. Kyle Kriech did it literally on Tuesday.
The Rockford reliever struck out former RiverHawk Jason James to finish a combined seven-hit effort as the RiverHawks shut out the Windy City ThunderBolts, 2-0, at Road Ranger Stadium.
Chris Nyman (2-2) scattered five hits over seven scoreless innings and combined with three relievers for the shutout to snap Rockford's six-game losing streak. Kriech gave up a two-out infield hit in the ninth, but picked up his first save.
James, who is the RiverHawks' all-time leader in home runs, hits and seven other categories, was traded with closer Brett Durand to Windy City Monday night in a deadline deal for reliever Nick Gaudi and future considerations. In his debut with Windy City, James was 0-for-2, walked twice and was hit by Nyman in the first inning. Durand and Gaudi did not pitch.
The RiverHawks offense featured new and old faces. Rookie designated hitter Michael Hur, who signed Monday, led off the second inning with a home run to left-center field in his first professional at-bat. Evan Button and veteran Jake Eigsti, one of just two players left from last year's roster, began the sixth inning with back-to-back doubles to right field.
The RiverHawks beat Windy City starter Matt Jernstad for the first time in 10 all-time meetings. Jernstad (5-9) gave up five hits, struck out five and walked two in a complete-game loss.
The series continues at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. Metro Medical sponsors Rocko Bobblehead Doll Night.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league in its 19th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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