Stars snap nine-game losing streak

Published on June 15, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release

On Friday night, the Huntsville Stars snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Montgomery Biscuits. In his Double-A debut, Stars starting pitcher improved to 1-0 on the season after giving up three runs on five hits in five innings pitched. After falling behind by a score of 3-1 initially, a 2-run single by Hunter Morris in the fifth inning put Huntsville up for good. Stars reliever Jesus Sanchez pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his sixth save of the season.

Game four of a five-game series will be played on Saturday as the Stars will send RHP Kyle Heckathorn (2-5, 4.35 ERA) to the mound to square off against Biscuits RHP Joseph Cruz (3-6, 5.59 ERA). First pitch is at 6:43 PM. -- *Alex Cohen* Play-By-Play Broadcaster Huntsville Stars Double-A Affiliate for the Milwaukee Brewers (256)-882-2562 (Office) (267)-992-8928 (Cell) (E-Mail): amcohen15@gmail.com

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