Sidewinders Rally for a Win with Schilling on the Mound

Published on July 8, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release


Curt Schilling started his second rehab game for Tucson and earned the win as Tucson rallied for a 5-3 win over the PCL's best team Sacramento, Monday night at Raley Field

Schilling didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning when Chris Prieto singled. Schilling cruised through five innings striking out six batters and just allowing two singles.

However in the sixth Esteban German rocketed a bunt back to the mound that Schilling couldn't handle for a hit. Chris Prieto followed with a two-run homer into the Tucson bullpen to tie the game. Dave McCarty went back-to-back with Prieto with a long solo home run to left to give Sacramento a 3-2 lead.

Schilling went six innings, allowing six hits and three runs, while walking two and striking out nine. The right-hander threw 97 pitches, 70 for strikes.

Tucson regained the lead with three runs in the top of the seventh. Luis Terrero provided the big hit with a two-run double scoring Tim Olson and Brian Gordon

Danny Bautista began his rehab with Tucson Monday night going 1-3 with an RBI single.

Brian Bruney threw a scoreless ninth for his fourth save of the year.

The Sidewinders improved to 45-44. Tucson and Sacramento will play the second game of the three-game series Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. Edgar Gonzalez (6-2 4.31) will start for the Sidewinders. Sacramento will counter with Erik Hiljus (9-5 4.91).

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