Suns fall to Shorebirds
Published on June 22, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release
SALISBURY, MD - After capitalizing on terrific pitching performances by their starts in the first two games of the second half of the season, the Hagerstown Suns (2-1) squandered one on Saturday, June 21st, falling to the Delmarva Shorebirds (1-2) 6-5.
Josh Smoker (0-3) started the game for Hagerstown and had his best outing of the year. Smoker allowed just two earned runs in four innings of work, striking out eight Delmarva hitters in the process. He did not factor in the decision.
The Suns were gifted their first run of the game as catcher Sean Rooney scored on an error by the Shorebird second baseman, giving Hagerstown a 1-0 lead. Rooney and first baseman Tim Pahuta each scored in the fourth as well, extending the Suns lead to 3-0.
Delmarva responded in the bottom of the fourth with four runs of their own. Two of the runs came on two solo homers, but the other two were unearned as Pahuta and third baseman Stephen King both had errors in the inning.
After Hagerstown tied the score at 4-4 in the fifth, Delmarva scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to take a 6-4 lead, and though the Suns battled back with a run in the top of the eighth inning, the lead proved to be too much.
Brett Bordes (2-1) earned the win for Delmarva by pitching one and one third scoreless innings in relief. Mick Mattaliano picked up his 15th save in 17 chances on the season, retiring the Suns in the ninth to close the door.
The Suns and Shorebirds will finish their four game series on Sunday, June 22st at 6:05 p.m.
The Hagerstown Suns play at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD and are a Class "A" affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling the Suns at 301-791-6266. Visit the Suns on the web at www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 22, 2008
- Stanton Slams the Door, Legends Lose 4-3 - Lexington Legends
- Sunday's Doubleheader Postponed - Columbus Catfish
- Despite just three hits, Hagerstown takes finale - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Suns Take Series, Finale Against Shorebirds - Hagerstown Suns
- Augusta Shutout By Tourists Sunday - Augusta GreenJackets
- Power Win in Six - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Intimidators Drop Rain-Shortened Contest 8-7 To Power - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Drive Cruise Past Crawdads, 10-5 - Greenville Drive
- Captains Win Second in a Row - Lake County Captains
- Braves Close Home Stand with Win - Rome Emperors
- BlueClaws drop series finale 3-2 against Lake County - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Bark in the Park Rescheduled - Columbus Catfish
- Bumgarner Does it Again - Asheville Tourists
- Savannah Takes Win against Rome - Rome Emperors
- Suns fall to Shorebirds - Hagerstown Suns
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Hagerstown Suns Stories
- 2020 Season Shutout
- Suns Release 2020 Promotional Schedule
- World Series Club Brimming with Suns
- Yoos Wins Trainer of the Year
- Suns Drop Final Game 10-5
