Rohan Comes up Clutch, 'Pen Gets DPs in 'Dogs Win
Published on July 8, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
GARY, Ind. -- Jimmy Rohan delivered a two-out, go-ahead hit in the ninth and the Saltdogs (20-29) held on for a 5-3 win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats (19-30) in front of 2,728 fans at U.S. Steel Yard Sunday afternoon.
With two strikes and two outs in the top of the ninth, Rohan grounded a single into center field to score David Espinosa and give the 'Dogs a 4-3 lead. They would tack on another on a RailCats error.
In the bottom of the ninth, Pete Parise allowed runners to reach second and third with no outs before inducing a zany double play that featured two different rundowns and did not allow a 'Cat to score. Parise worked a scoreless frame for his first save.
In the eighth inning, Brandon Cooney loaded the bases with one out but was able to get a 4-6-3 double play to avoid trouble. Cooney (3-2) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win.
Tommy Palica went seven innings, allowing two earned on eight hits while striking out six.
David Quinowski (1-1) gave up two runs, one earned, on two hits in one inning of relief to wear the loss.
Rohan finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Joe Spiers went 2-for-4 with a run and RBI and Asif Shah had a three-hit performance.
The teams meet again Monday night at 7:10 p.m. for game three of the four-game series. Ryan Sheldon (4-2, 3.65) is expected to pitch for the 'Dogs against Will Krout (0-3, 4.02). Radio coverage begins at 6:40 p.m. on KFOR 1240.
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