Snell Fans Ten But Hot Rods Shutout
Published on May 8, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Bowling Green Hot Rods News Release
Bowling Green, KY - Blake Snell hurled a career-high six innings and ten strikeouts, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (20-11) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (14-16) 2-0 on Wednesday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Jeff Holm struck a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the first inning that provided the only offense in the game, the first of a three-game set with the Tigers Class A Affiliate. Marty Gantt had two hits and Joey Rickard doubled in the loss for the Hot Rods.
Snell allowed the two-run home run to Holm on the first pitch of the at bat in the top of the first inning after a Devon Travis single. After the longball, Snell then retired 16 consecutive Whitecaps hitters to finish the strong outing. Despite being tagged for his third loss of the season, Snell notched his first quality start in a Hot Rods uniform. The ten strikeouts, six of which came in succession in innings two and three, and six frames are both career highs for the Shoreline, WA, native.
The Hot Rods offense scattered their seven hits over nine innings at the plate on Wednesday night. Whitecap starter Jordan John began the shutout with 6.2 innings of work to earn his first professional win. Bowling Green's offense managed just three at bats with runners in scoring position. The last of which occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning when Marty Gantt grounded back to the mound with runners at second and third to end the game.
The series continues Thursday with the middle game of the three-game set at 7:05 PM at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods will give the pearl to RHP Dylan Floro (2-0, 1.35), while the Whitecaps will counter with RHP Endrys Briceno (0-2, 6.26). Hank Fuerst and Chris Kleinhans-Schulz will call the action, starting at 6:35 PM CDT on the Forever Communications Pregame Show. Listen to the game on 1340 "The Ticket" WBGN-AM, 1340WBGN.com, and BGHotRods.com.
Thursday night stands as another Thrifty Thursday and College Night presented by All-Hit WUHU 107/Beaver 96.7 and The Pointe at Western, respectively. Enjoy $2 food and draft specials at the ballpark on Thursday night and $5 tickets for college students. Visit BGHotRods.com for ticket information and other upcoming promotions at Bowling Green Ballpark.
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