Sky Sox Edge Beavers For Series Win

Published on May 8, 2009 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Portland Beavers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - Mark Bellhorn hit a fifth-inning solo home run and Paul Phillips' triple led to the go-ahead run in the eighth as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox beat the Portland Beavers 2-1 before 4,057 at PGE Park Thursday night.

The Sky Sox (17-9) won the final three games of the four-game set to leave Portland with a 3-1 series victory. The Beavers (13-15) will take on an another division rival when they open a four-game series with the Salt Lake Bees at PGE Park Friday night.

With the game tied at 1-1 after seven, Phillips reached on a one-out triple to the corner in right; pinch-runner Mike McCoy then came in with the go-ahead run on pinch-hitter Kenny Perez' sac fly to right.

Prior to that, starters Cesar Ramos and Alan Johnson dictated the pace.

Johnson, who ranks among league leaders in wins and ERA, struck out seven and held the Beavers to a run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings. His only mistake was a line-drive solo home run allowed to Emil Brown that tied the game in the seventh; Johnson retired 11 straight batters before Brown's blast above the Volkswagen sign above the left field fence.

Ramos was also solid in his longest outing since the 2007 season. The Portland left-hander gave up Bellhorn's fifth-inning home run and later allowed the go-ahead run to suffer his second loss of the year. Ramos (1-2) left after 7 2/3 innings, limiting the Sky Sox to two runs, seven hits and one walk while striking out four.

Reliever Joel Peralta (2-0) pocketed the win for Colorado Springs, while Steven Register picked up his second save in as many games.

NOTES: Ramos' outing was his longest since tossing a nine-inning shutout over Midland on June 22, 2007. while pitching for Class AA San Antonio ... Brown's home run was his first at PGE Park since Sept. 3, 2001 ... Bellhorn's home run was his first with the Sky Sox since Aug. 21, 2003 ... Ramos has a 1.96 ERA (5er, 23.0ip) in four career starts against Colorado Springs ... Scott Patterson struck out three over 1 1/3 innings for Portland.

Beavers Game File

THURSDAY'S GAME: Colorado Springs 2, Beavers 1

WINNING PITCHER: Peralta (2-0)

LOSING PITCHER: Ramos (1-2)

SAVE: Register (5)

HOME RUNS: Brown (2), Bellhorn (1)

FRIDAY'S GAME: Salt Lake (Brad Knox: 2-1, 4.43) at Portland (Matt Buschmann: 1-3, 9.13), 7:05 p.m.; live audio broadcast on KPAM AM-860 and www.portlandbeavers.com. Follow the Beavers on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PortlandBeavers.

FRIDAY'S PROMOTION: The Beavers host their first DoveLewis Bark in the Park of the season as they begin their series against Salt Lake. Fans are invited to bring their baseball-loving dogs to the ballpark. As part of the festivities, the K-9 Kings Flying Dog Show will be on hand for a special appearance. Rivalry week ends with cats vs. dogs on a Comcast $1 Menu Friday. Throughout the night, a variety of discounted concession items will be available including $1 hot dogs, Sierra Springs water and Nestle ice cream desserts.

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