SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Shorebirds Game Notes vs. Greensboro

Published on May 25, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Greensboro Grasshoppers (34-13) @ Delmarva Shorebirds (21-25)

May 25, 2012 | Arthur W. Perdue Stadium | Salisbury, Md. | 7:05 PM

Radio: ESPN Radio 960 | Online: www.960thesportsanimal.com

STAT OF THE GAME: Mychal Givens has not struck out in his last seven games played (19 at-bats). In 52 official at-bats in May, Givens has just five strikeouts. Givens has struck out just one time in the last 12 games (35 at-bats).

PREVIEW: The Shorebirds play game three against the Grasshoppers after splitting a doubleheader last night. The Shorebirds used a sixth inning home run by Justin Dalles to defeat the Grasshoppers 2-1 in game two of the twin bill. In game one, the Shorebirds managed only three hits and fell 2-0. With 24 games left in the first half, the Shorebirds are 11.5 games out of first place.

HR TEAM: In the first 37 games of the season, the Shorebirds hit ten home runs. In the last seven games, the Shorebirds have clubbed 10 home runs. The 10 home runs have accounted for 17 of their 32 runs in the last seven games.

NEW STARTERS FIND SUCCESS: In Zach Davies' second career start last night, he tossed 5.2 innings and allowed just three hits in one run. In Matt Taylor's first career start, he allowed just five hits and one run over six innings. Taylor retired the final 11 batters he faced.

6-GAME ON BASE STREAK: Although Mychal Givens went 0-for-2 in the second game of the doubleheader last night, he walked to extend his on-base streak to six games. His on-base percentage has jumped from .302 to .356 during the stretch.

5 OF LAST 8: Nicky Delmonico has five multi-hit games in his last eight games played. He leads the team in hits (44), home runs (5) and RBIs (30).

LAST FIVE GAMES: The Shorebirds have scored just eight total runs in the last five games. They have not scored more than three runs in the last five. The Shorebirds are hitting .181 (27-of-149) in the last five. In the last ten games, Delmarva is batting .226.

BUNDY LEAVES TOWN: Dylan Bundy left town yesterday for his first Carolina League start on Saturday for the Keys. He accepted his O's Minor League Pitcher of the Month award yesterday.

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