September 2 Playoff Recap
September 2, 2009 - American Association (AA) News Release
Lincoln 4, Wichita 1 (Series tied, 1-1)
@ Lincoln, NE. Time: 2:45 Attendance: 1,543
W: Jim Paduch (1-0) L: Adam Cowart (0-1) S: Chris Thompson (1)
HR: None
The Lincoln Saltdogs rebounded from a loss in the series opener behind a brilliant performance on the mound from starting pitcher Jim Paduch. Paduch allowed one run on four hits while fanning 10 Wingnuts through eight innings en route to his first win of the postseason. Lincoln's number one and two hitters, CF Josh Burrus and SS Albenis Machado, respectively, combined to go 5-for-7 at the plate with two runs scored and three RBI. The Saltdogs got on the board first with a run in the first inning, but Wichita answered with a run in the third to tie the score. Lincoln put the game away for good in the fifth inning, when a three-run rally gave the 4-1 lead that would prove to be the final. Saltdogs closer Chris Thompson, the American Association's regular season saves leader, fanned two in the ninth for his first save of the playoffs.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fort Worth 8, Pensacola 2 (Series tied, 1-1)
@ Fort Worth, TX. Time: 2:55 Attendance: 1,352
W: Joel Kirsten (1-0) L: Randy Beam (0-1) S: None
HR: PP-Antoin Gray (2); FW-Cameron Blair (1)
Fort Worth starting pitcher Joel Kirsten pitched the Cats back into the series, allowing one run on four hits through seven innings of work to earn the win and even the series at 1-1. Kirsten allowed the Pelicans to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but his offense answered with a run in the bottom of the frame to tie things up at 1-1. Kirsten then settled in, allowing just two hits over the next six innings. SS Cameron Blair led the way at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored and two RBI. RF Ryan Patterson was 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run scored and a RBI to aid in the winning effort. Pensacola 2B Antoin Gray homered for the second time in as many games and finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored in the loss.
American Association Stories from September 2, 2009
- Blair, Cats even series with 8-2 win - Fort Worth Cats
- September 2 Playoff Recap - AA
- Paduch Fans Ten As Dogs Even Playoff Series - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Saltdogs Even Series on Wingnuts - Wichita Wingnuts
- Former Pelican Back in the Bigs - Pensacola Pelicans
- Heard wins Rookie Pitcher of the Year honors - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
- Chase Burch Named Rookie of the Year - Pensacola Pelicans
- Burch, Heard American Association Rookies of the Year - AA
- North Division Series Game Two Preview - Wichita Wingnuts
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
