RiverHawks' streak ends in sweep
August 14, 2010 - Northern League (NL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Weather halted the Rockford RiverHawks' momentum. The Kansas City T-Bones ended the RiverHawks' winning streak.
The T-Bones swept the RiverHawks, 4-2 and 3-1, Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark to end Rockford's eight-game winning streak. The streak, tied for second-longest in team history, was put on hold when Friday's series opener was rained out.
In the opener, KC never trailed. In the first inning, Ray Sadler hit a two-run homer just inside the foul pole in left field. The RiverHawks rallied to tie the game in the second inning on a RBI double by Travis Scott and a RBI single by Bud Long.
The T-Bones broke a 2-2 tie on Dwayne White's second-inning RBI single. Jake Blackwood hit his 15th home run, to the short porch in left field, in the third inning.
KC starter Ryan Knippschild (8-6) held the RiverHawks to one hit after the second inning and pitched a five-hitter for the win. Rockford starter Brett Durand (7-7) gave up eight hits in a complete-game loss. He struck out six and walked two.
In the nightcap, Kansas City starter Andrew Cruse (9-4) pitched a six-hitter for the win.
Kansas City broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the sixth inning off Rockford starter Roger Lincoln (5-7). Jake Blackwood led off with a single and scored from first on Rico Washington's double to the gap in left-center field. Washington later scored on a wild pitch.
The RiverHawks will be back on the air for Sunday's 5:05 p.m. series finale.
The RiverHawks are home for a doubleheader against Fargo at 6:05 p.m. Monday.
The RiverHawks are members of the Northern League, an eight-team independent professional baseball league in its 18th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Games are broadcast live on ESPN 1380 (WTJK-AM) and on ESPN1380.com. Fans can also visit the RiverHawks online at www.rockfordriverhaks.com.
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