CarL1 Potomac Nationals

Spearman sinks Pelicans

Published on April 9, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


WOODBRIDGE, Va.- After the Potomac Nationals managed only one hit through the first six innings off Myrtle Beach starter Tommy Hanson, the offensive outlook was not bright Wednesday night. However, with one swing of the bat, the Nationals were rejuvenated as they stormed from behind to defeat the Pelicans 4-3.

Trailing 3-0 in the eighth inning, Chris Marrero picked a good time to hit his first home run of 2008. His towering three-run homer with two outs off Pelicans closer Brett Butts tied the game. Prior to his final at bat, Marrero had struck out three times in the game and entered the Wednesday hitting just .188.

P-Nats fans were rewarded for the second straight night with an appearance from a Washington National pitcher. After Shawn Hill earned the win last night, closer Chad Cordero (1-0) pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit while striking out one.

After Cordero kept the game tied, the P-Nats' clutch hitting continued. Marvin Lowrance and Matt Rogelstad both flied out to start the inning. With two outs, Potomac mounted a rally. Edgardo Baez and Brian Peacock both singled, followed by a Michael Martinez walk. Jemel Spearman's line drive off Butts was just over the outstretched arm of shortstop Derrick Arnold driving in Baez for the winning run.

Potomac starter and former University of Texas standout Adrian Alaniz pitched four innings allowing three runs on three hits. Carlos Martinez and Zech Zinicola each threw two innings of scoreless relief allowing a combined three hits. Martinez and Zinicola have not allowed a run in seven innings of relief.

Of the 19 runs the Nationals have scored this season, 14 have come with two outs in the inning including all four tonight. Potomac has now won te10 out of the last 12 games against Myrtle Beach at Pfitzner Stadium. The three pitchers with wins thus far for the P-Nats, Ross Detwiler, Shawn Hill, and Chad Cordero, are all players with Major League experience.

Potomac (3-2) and Myrtle Beach (3-3) will conclude their three-game series Thursday night at Pfitzner Stadium. Right-hander Jhonny Nunez (0-1, 7.71) will face Deunte Heath (1-0, 1.80). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05.

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