SAL1 Delmarva Shorebirds

Shorebirds Game Notes

Published on July 28, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


Delmarva Shorebirds (14-20, 42-61) vs. Kannapolis Intimidators (13-21, 46-58)

July 28, 2012 | Arthur W. Perdue Stadium | 7:05 PM

Radio: ESPN Radio 960

Promotion: Fireworks presented by Wor Wic Community College

PREVIEW: The Shorebirds backed up another solid pitching performance by Parker Bridwell with 15 hits and eight runs to drop the Intimidators 8-2 in the series opener. With 36 games left in the season, the Shorebirds are 6.0 games back of first place Hagerstown (20-14). The Shorebirds have 17 games remaining at Perdue Stadium.

GLYNN IS GONE: Shorebirds CF Glynn Davis was promoted yesterday to the Frederick (went 1-for-3 in debut yesterday). He led the Shorebirds in hits (91), stolen bases (28) and runs scored (49).

BRIDWELL COMING ON: Parker Bridwell tossed six innings to earn his second straight win last night. Over his last three starts (all Shorebirds wins), he has allowed 16 hits and just four runs over 18 innings pitched (2.00 ERA). Bridwell has lowered his ERA from 7.09 (which was highest in SAL) to 6.08. Bridwell has won consecutive starts for the first time in his professional career.

UP AND DOWN THE ORDER: Last night, all nine starters contributed at least one hit as the Shorebirds tied their season high with 15 hits. Four players contributed multiple hits, six scored at least a run and four had at least one RBI.

TWO WITH TEN HOME RUNS: Nicky Delmonico smacked his tenth home run of the season last night to tie Brenden Webb for most of the team. The last time that the Shorebirds had multiple players hit ten or more homers in the same season was 2008. That season, Joe Nowicki (19 home runs) led five players with 10+ homers (Kieron Pope - 12, Ryan Adams - 11, Tyler Henson - 11, Anthony Martinez - 11).

STARR OF STARS: Sammie Starr is riding a seven game winning streak, a season long (10-for-25, .409). The streak has boosted his average from .230 to .244, which is the highest it has been since June 17 (.247).

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