NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Spinners Rally Late; Win 6-1

Published on August 2, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH, CT-The Lowell Spinners (11-33) and Connecticut Tigers (23-20) battled to a scoreless tie through the first five innings before the Spinners scored three runs in the sixth inning and three runs in the eighth inning to earn a 6-1 win before 1,009 fans at Dodd Stadium on Monday night.

Lowell scored three runs in the sixth inning against Connecticut RHP Brennan Smith (0-3). SS Joantoni Garcia (2-4) singled and moved to third base on a single by 2B James Kang (2-4).

DH Jose Iglesias (1-3) smacked a two-run triple to make it 2-0 Lowell. 1B Miles Head (1-5) doubled home Iglesias to make it 3-0 Lowell.

Smith pitched seven innings and allowed three runs on five hits. He did not walk a man and struck out eight. The eight strikeouts ties a single-game high set by former Tiger Michael Torrealba against Mahoning Valley on July 6.

The Spinners added three runs in the eighth inning to seal a 6-0 lead. The Tigers followed with a run in the ninth inning. SS Ryan Soares (0-3) reached base on an error and moved to second base on defensive indifference. CF P.J. Polk (0-3) grounded out and RF Ryan Enos (1-3) singled home Soares to make it 6-1.

The Tigers and Spinners finish their series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. It's a Two For Tuesday at the ballpark presented by Price Chopper. Fans can get a buy one reserved ticket, get one reserved ticket free offer when they present their Price Chopper Advantage Card at the ballpark. It's also the Kraft Singles Tuesday Night Tickets Promotion with a buy one ticket, get one ticket free offer for fans that present a Kraft Singles Wrapper to the Dodd Stadium Box Office. RHP Keith Couch (0-3, 2.97) gets the start for Lowell against RHP Clemente Mendoza (2-4, 6.59) for Connecticut. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at www.cttigers.com.

The Tigers are currently home at Dodd Stadium through Friday, August 6. To purchase tickets, call the Tigers at 860-887-7962, go online to www.cttigers.com, or stop by the Box Office at Dodd Stadium during normal business hours.

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