Strong Pitching and 10 Hits Give Gems First Win of Season, 8-2
June 10, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Klamath Falls Gems News Release
Klamath Falls OR, June 9, 2013: Gems starter Brandon Horth (Loyola Marymount University) scattered three hits in six innings, striking out four, as his first start of the season propelled the Gems to their first victory of the year, 8-2 over Bellingham on Sunday afternoon at Kiger Stadium. Pacing the Klamath Falls offense was DH Michael Tittle (Fresno City College), whose solo home run, his first of the year, tied the game at 1-1. Five more runs ensued as the Gems outhit the Bells, ten to five. Chet Thompson (University of Portland) chipped in with two hits and three runs scored in the victory.
Bells starter Chris Van Dyke (Oakland University) took the loss as the Bells modest two game win streaked was snapped on the road. Gems improve their season record to 1-1, and the Bells fall to 3-2 on the young season.
Monday June 10th, the Gems play the finale of the series as they host the Bellingham Bells at Kiger Stadium, with first pitch at 6:35 pm. The Gems Monday promotion: Kids 12 and under get in to the game for free! (Sponsored by Kla-Mo-Ya Casino). Please email General Manager Grant Wilson at grant@klamathfallsgems.com for a free general admissions ticket voucher. Please check the official Gems website at klamathfallsgems.com for all the promotions every home game during the season.
2013 Klamath Falls Ticket Packages are available by calling 541-883-4367. The next Gem's game of the 2013 season will be tomorrow evening as they play the finale of the three game series against the Bellingham Bells at Kiger Stadium, with game time starting at 6:35pm.
The Klamath Falls Gems are members of the West Coast League, the Diamond Standard among summer collegiate baseball. The eleven team, professional style wood-bat league features pro prospects from major conferences across the country. More than 120 WCL alums played affiliated professional baseball last season, and 20 ex-WCL stars played in the Major Leagues last season. For more information on the league, please visit www.westcoastleague.com.
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