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Roadrunners Score Early for Third Straight Win

June 2, 2012 - North American League (NAmL)
Edinburg Roadrunners News Release


EDINBURG, Texas - The Edinburg Roadrunners scored at least one run in the first five innings to defeat the McAllen Thunder 12-5 Saturday night at Edinburg Baseball Stadium for their third straight win.

The Thunder (2-9) got things started in the top of the first against Miguel Martinez. Antoin Gray hit an RBI single that allowed Craig Hertler to score giving them the early 1-0 lead.

The Roadrunners (6-5) responded in the bottom of the first with a run of their own. With two outs, Vincent Blue reached on a single and then stole second. After a walk to Carlos Hereaud, Derek Perren hit an RBI single that scored Blue to tie things at one.

Stantrel Smith started the bottom of the second with a single and then moved to second on a groundout. After stealing third, the throw from the catcher sailed into left field that allowed Smith to score giving Edinburg the 2-1 lead.

After the Thunder tied the game in the top of the third with an RBI single by Michael Lewis, the Roadrunners scored nine runs with four runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, three in the sixth to grab the 11-2.

McAllen added a run in the top of the sixth on a sacrifice fly by Brian Nichols and in the top of the seventh an error helped them score two runs that made it 11-5 in favor of Edinburg.

After the Roadrunners added a run in the bottom of the eighth, Rusty Jones closed out the ninth inning giving Edinburg the 12-5 victory.

Miguel Martinez (1-2) earned his first win of the season after pitching seven innings and allowing five runs, with four runs earned.

The Roadrunners go for the series sweep Sunday evening at Edinburg Baseball Stadium. Dave Dinelli (0-1) is expected to face Kendrick Martin (1-0) with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are still available for Sunday evening's game and can be purchased by calling the Edinburg front office at 956-380-4446 or by going to www.etix.com. For more information you can visit www.roadrunnerball.com.

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