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Sox Bats Come Alive in 12-11 Win in Iowa

August 28, 2003 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release

The Sky Sox held on the beat the Iowa Cubs 12-11 at SEC Taylor Stadium in Des Moines on Wednesday night to remain 1 game out of the PCL Central lead. The Sky Sox took a 12-7 lead into the bottom of the 9th but Brad Clontz struggled to close out the Cubs. After loading the bases and giving up a sacrifice fly, Clontz gave up a 3-run home run to Phil Hiatt pulling the Cubs to within 1 run with only 1 out. After allowing the home run to Hiatt, Clontz settled in and retired the next 2 batters to close out the 12-11 victory. Sox starter Nelson Cruz pitched 6.1 innings giving up 5 runs on 10 hits striking out 4 and walking none. The Sox offense was led by Brent Butler and Garrett Atkins who were each 4-5 on the night, with Butler pounding out 2 home runs and driving in 3, and Atkins belting two 2-run doubles. The Sox and Cubs square off again Thursday night with the Sox sending Chris Gissell (6-4, 3.74) to the mound to face the Cubs Steve Smyth (5-10, 5.22).

2B:Sky Sox- Magee 2, Atkins 2, Barmes, Cubs- Kelton, Frese, Ojeda.
HR:Sky Sox- Butler 2 (5,6), Morales (6), Cubs- Leon (16), Choi (4), Hiatt (25), Kelton (14).
SB:Cubs- Kelton.

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