Skeeters Lose a Tough One 4-2; Bates Continues Streak
Published on May 29, 2013 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Sugar Land Space Cowboys News Release
The Skeeters lost a tough one 4-2 Wednesday night. Jason Lane struggled early, giving up four runs in the first two innings to put Sugar Land down 4-0. He did eventually settle down, but by that point it was too late for the Skeeters. Michael Ballard was terrific for the Blue Crabs, not allowing a run in his seven innings of work. The Skeeters were able to put up two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to make it 4-2. Then in the bottom of the ninth they loaded the bases, but they fell just short, losing 4-2.
Up Next: The Skeeters face off again with the Blue Crabs at 7:05 pm on Thursday for Game 3, the final game of the series. The Skeeters send out RHP Matt Wright (5-0, 2.36) to oppose Southern Maryland LHP Jeremy Sowers (1-2, 4.54). Thursday is Reading Redemption Night and Terry High School Spirit Night.
Skeeters Notes :
Skeeters Bullpen (Greg Aquino, Dustin Richardson and Roy Corcoran) 3IP, 3H
Aaron Bates: 2-4, extends on-base streak to 27 games
Koby Clemens: 2-4
Michael Rockett: 1-3, R
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