Tacoma Silences Sox Bats

Published on July 28, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox drop game one of four to the Tacoma Rainers, 8-1, on Tuesday night. Sky Sox starting pitcher Jeff Francis had another solid start going 6.0 innings allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits while striking out 9. The Sox defense was their undoing, allowing 5 unearned runs on the night. The Sox lone run on the night came on a 9th inning solo home run by catcher J. D. Closser who finished the game 1 for 3. The Sox and Rainers go at it again on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 1:35. On the mound for the Sox will be Vladimir Nunez (2-3, 7.50) opposed by Matt Thornton (6-5, 5.57) for Tacoma.

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