Ten Run Inning Dooms Tucson

Published on May 2, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release


The Edmonton Trappers produced a ten-run fourth inning on the way to a 17-3 blasting of the Tucson Sidewinders Friday night at Telus Field. Despite a wind chill of 30 degrees, the red hot Trappers bats produced eight straight hits with nine straight men reaching base in the frame that was highlighted by a grand slam from Anthony Medrano. A Sidewinder error allowed three unearned runs to cap the frame.

Tucson had scored first in the second inning when starter Mike Gosling drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. However Tucson stranded six men in the first three innings.

The Trappers pounded 21 hits in the victory. Gosling suffered the loss for Tucson, allowing 12 of the hits, nine runs, eight earned in 3.1 innings. Ron Villone allowed six runs, four earned in 1.2 innings in relief..

Tucson dropped to 12-17. The Sidewinders and Trappers will play game two of the series Saturday afternoon at 12:35 p.m. (Tucson time). Erik Sabel (0-1 4.22) will start for Tucson against LHP Scott Downs (2-1 4.21).

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