SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Suns lose second-half opener

Published on June 21, 2005 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSON, Tenn. - Eric Hull allowed a two-out, two-strike single to opposing pitcher Jae-Kuk Ryu, the first of five consecutive hits which started a four-run inning in the Suns' 7-4 loss to the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in front of 1,094 fans Tuesday at Pringles Park.

Hull (4-4) earned the loss, giving up 10 hits and striking out seven. He was ahead in the count with two strikes on Ryu, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI. The Diamond Jaxx (45-25, 1-0 second half) increased their lead to 7-1 off Hull and reliever Glenn Bott.

The Diamond Jaxx laid down two successful squeeze bunts in succession in the second inning, taking their first lead, 2-1. Ryu (6-3) pitched seven innings, allowing two runs.

Delwyn Young hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning off Diamond Jaxx reliever Thomas Atlee, who made his Class AA debut. Young also drove in the Suns' first run on a groundout in the first inning.

The Suns (38-33, 0-1) have lost four consecutive games.

Right-hander Joel Hanrahan (4-3, 4.66 ERA) is scheduled to oppose West Tenn left-hander Sean Marshall (first Class AA start) at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday as the Suns (38-33, 0-1 second half) face the Diamond Jaxx (45-25, 1-0) in the second game of a four-game series at Pringles Park. Tape delay broadcast on WFXJ-AM 930 The Fox is 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on www.jacksonville.com at noon.

SUNS SPOTS: Reigning SL Player of the Week Jon Weber has one hit in his last 15 at bats. ...Todd Donovan doubled to lead off the game, extending his hitting streak to nine games. ... Jonathan Broxton delivered two shutout innings in relief. ...The Suns allowed three triples, two hit Buck Coats.

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