Shorebirds Game Notes
Published on April 14, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
Greensboro Grasshoppers (7-2) @ Delmarva Shorebirds (4-5)
April 14, 2012 | Arthur W. Perdue Stadium | Salisbury, MD | 7:05 PM
Radio: ESPN Radio 960 | Online: www.960thesportsanimal.com
Pitching Matchup: RHP Tyler Wilson (1-0, 5.40) vs. LHP Charlie Lowell (0-0, 11.25)
Promotion: Fireworks!
STAT OF THE GAME: The Shorebirds lead the SAL in hit-by-pitches taken (11) and sacrifice flies (5). The Shorebirds also rank second in the SAL in stolen bases (16) and third in walks taken (44). They ranks sixth in the league in runs scored (43).
PREVIEW: Following their fourth straight loss by one run, the Shorebirds gear up for game three of the series against Greensboro. The Shorebirds mounted a late rally for a second straight night with one run in the tenth, but left the tying run at second base. The Shorebirds are below .500 for the first time this season. The Shorebirds have already played five one run games, most in the South Atlantic League.
26 STRAIGHT: In last night's game, Shorebirds pitching held 26 consecutive Greensboro batters without a hit between the third and tenth innings. During the span, six base runners reached on a walk or hit by pitch.
RUETTIGER'S RANKINGS: Shorebirds OF John Ruettiger is tied with Buck Britton for the Orioles minor league lead with 11 hits after a 3-hit day yesterday. He also ranks third in the system with a .355 batting average and first in the organization with five stolen bases.
6 HITS IN LAST FOUR: Glynn Davis has six hits in his last four games to boost his batting average to .308. He has also recorded four walks over the last three games. Davis was 3-for-16 in his first four games and is 6-for-13 in his last four.
BUNDY'S EXCELLENCE: In six perfect innings this season, Dylan Bundy has not allowed a hit or a run. In fact, he has not allowed a base runner. Bundy has retired all 18 batters that have come to the plate against him. The Orioles first round pick has 12 strikeouts, which ranks sixth in the SAL. Three players pace the SAL with 15 strikeouts (The fewest innings pitched of the three is 9.0).
0-FOR-16: The Shorebirds went 0-for-16 last night with runners in scoring position and left 12 base runners. The Shorebirds are 1-for-22 in the series when hitting with runners in scoring position.
STARTING PITCHING: Shorebirds starting pitching has struck out 40 batters in 37.2 innings in nine games. They have walked 12. The starters have allowed 14 earned runs (3.38 ERA) on 30 hits so far. No starter has allowed more than five hits or three runs.
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