Stars Drop Game 2

Published on April 8, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release

The Stars dropped game 2 of 5 to the Jacksonville Suns. Starter Dan Merklinger went 4.0 innings, giving up 4 runs (all earned) on 7 hits. He walked 2 and struck out 3.

Reliever Lucas Luetge took the loss, going 1.0 inning, giving up 1 run (earned) on 2 hits. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI, a double and 1 strikeout. Steffan Wilson and Matt Cline both went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

The Stars take on the Suns for game 3 tomorrow.

Southern League Stories from April 8, 2011

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• Stars Drop Game 2 - Huntsville Stars
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• Mobile gets past Carolina - Carolina Mudcats
• Jose Yepez to Triple-A Tacoma and Ralph Henriquez to Double-A Jackson - Jackson Generals
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