PCL1 Salt Lake Bees

Stingers return for final homestand

August 29, 2005 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release


SALT LAKE CITY-The Stingers begin the final homestand of the 2005 campaign tonight against Colorado Springs at 7:00pm at Franklin Covey Field. Salt Lake snapped their six-game losing streak Sunday afternoon with a 5-2 win against the Sky Sox. The Stingers (71-65) trail Tacoma in the Pacific Northern Division race by four games with eight remaining for both teams. Tacoma's magic number to clinch the division is four. RHP Chris Bootcheck takes the mound tonight against LHP Justin Hampson for Colorado Springs.

ROSTER MOVES: On Thursday August 25, LHP Eric Cyr was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his left arm. RHP Jason Olson was transferred from double-A Arkansas to Salt Lake's roster to replace Cyr. INF Lou Merloni joined the Stingers on a Major League rehab assignment today. Merloni was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle. He went hitless in five at bats in five games with the Angels this season. C Josh Paul has left Salt Lake today ending his Major League rehab assignment.

50 IN 50: ESPN Sportscenter will be at Franklin Covey Field tonight for their Utah stop on the 50 States in 50 Days Tour. Sportscenter anchor Jay Harris will broadcast live at the home of the Stingers for the 9:00pm (MST) Sportscenter.

9,999: The Stingers are one run shy of the 10,000th run in franchise history. The first run Salt Lake scores tonight will be number 10,000. The Stingers scored their first franchise run on April 9, 1994 at Nat Bailey Stadium in the Buzz's 2-1 loss at Vancouver.

CENTURY MARK: OF Nick Gorneault is leading the Stingers with 94 RBI this season. He is six RBI shy of the century mark. If Gorneault can reach 100 RBI, he will become the eighth player in franchise history to hit the triple digit RBI total. INF Robb Quinlan was the last player to reach 100 RBI, with 112 in 2002.

NEW RECORD, 28: RHP Jason Olson pitched one third of an inning on Friday night to become the 28th pitcher used by the Stingers this season. The 28 pitcher mark breaks the franchise record for the most pitchers used in a season. The previous record was 27 pitchers in 2002.

AUGUST STRUGGLES: The Stingers have posted a 9-19 record so far in August and are three losses shy of the franchise record for the most losses in one calendar month. The Stingers lost 21 games in May of 2004.

PROMOTIONS: The Stingers have an exciting slate of promotions during the final homestand this year.

Monday August 29: ESPN Sportscenter 50 States 50 Days Tour

Harmons Family Night (Up to seven tickets for $15.00)

Utah's Largest Baby Shower (Bring a gift and get a free game ticket)

Tuesday August 30: Albertson's 2-for-1 Tuesday

Wednesday August 31: Wienerschnitzel Wednesday ($1.00 hot dogs)

Thursday September 1: FINAL HOME GAME OF 2005

Jerseys off their back promotion (Fans will have the opportunity to bid on the players' jerseys...All proceeds go to LHM Charities)

Thirsty Thursday / College 2-for-1

For more information, check out www.stingersbaseball.com.

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