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Swing streak ends at seven

May 20, 2005 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The Swing of the Quad Cities have been playing with fire all season long, rallying for comeback wins 15 different times in the season's first 39 games. But the Swing couldn't mount a late comeback at Burlington on Friday, as they were defeated 3-2 at Community Field. Righty Matt Scherer picked up the loss for the Swing despite striking out six and allowing just two earned runs.

The loss snapped the Swing's winning streak at seven games, their longest since a ten-game winning streak in 2002. Quad Cities remains 1 ½ games behind first-place Clinton, and ½ game ahead of third-place Wisconsin with 29 games left in the first half. The top two teams qualify for the playoffs.

The Bees jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the third inning, as Miguel Vega drew a one-out walk and Robert Grana singled to center. Geraldo Valentin then roped an RBI double into the left field corner, and Mario Lisson had a two-out single for a 2-0 Bees lead. Burlington added another run in the fourth inning, thanks to a pair of Swing errors and a wild pitch.

Down 3-0, the Swing closed the gap with two outs in the top of the seventh inning. Jake Mullinax ripped a single into center, and then Mike Ferris drilled a two-run homer over the wall in right, his fourth home run of the week. Ferris now has seven home runs on the year, tied with teammate Derry Hammond for second-most in the league.

Matt Shepherd had a one-out single in the eighth inning to extend his hitting streak to Swing season-best ten games, but a double play ball ended the threat. Gabe DeHoyos mowed down the Swing in the ninth to close the door.

The Swing had a tremendous scoring opportunity in the second inning, when they loaded the bases on three straight one-out singles. But Ferris grounded out and Brandon Yarbrough lined out to end the threat and to keep the game scoreless.

Righty Patrick Green picked up the win for the Bees, at one point retiring 16 out of 17 batters.

Scherer was the tough-luck loser for the Swing, as he allowed only three runs (two earned) in his six inning. The righty struck out six and walked three for Quad Cities. Dennis Medina also chipped in with a scoreless inning of work, while Kyle McClellan worked a scoreless eighth inning, and has not allowed a run in three relief appearances.

UP NEXT: The Swing and Bees continue the series on Saturday night, as Dennis Dove (4-2, 3.09) goes to the hill Danny Christensen (0-1, 4.43). First pitch is scheduled for 6:00, and pregame coverage on Progressive Talk AM 1270 will begin at 5:45.

NEXT HOME GAME: The Swing return to John O'Donnell Stadium on Monday, May 23, to begin an eight game homestand and a four-game series against the Lansing Lugnuts. Tickets are available to all Swing games by calling (563) 328-2000.

PROMOTION: Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins will be at John O'Donnell Stadium on Monday night, signing autographs and meeting with fans.

UPCOMING HOMESTAND: The Swing are back in town for an eight-game homestand that starts Monday, May 23, and runs through May 30. The stand will feature numerous promotions, including a special appearance from BirdZerk! Saturday night. The Wednesday night ball game will be a Hooters/97 Rock beverage night as usual. Friday night will feature the Dispatch/Argus Swing T-shirt giveaway and Sunday night will be a 7:00 start time followed by post-game fireworks, courtesy of KWQC-TV6.

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