The 'Frogs fall to Eau Claire Express
Published on June 23, 2012 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Green Bay Rockers News Release
The 'Frogs fell to the Eau Claire Express in the final game of a three game set on Saturday by a score of 7-1 at Joannes Stadium in Green Bay.
Green Bay scored first in the first inning. After back-to-back singles put Nick Stein at third and Clayton Eslick at first, the 'Frogs executed a perfect double steal for the ballgame's first run. Eslick stole second, and as soon as the throw left the hand of Alex Real behind the plate, Stein was on his way home, sliding in safely to make the score 1-0.
Eau Claire took a 2-1 lead in the second inning. Casey Gillaspie walked and Real doubled to put runners at second and third. Both runners then scored on two-out, two-run single by Tim Zier.
Eau Claire tacked on one more in the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead. Gillaspie singled to begin the inning and later scored on a Ryan Wagner RBI single. This was just Wagner's fourth hit of the season.
The Express opened it up in the sixth inning. They scored three runs on three hits. Scheffert singled to begin the inning and then scored on a Gillaspie double. Gillaspie then advanced to third on a passed ball and scored on a wild pitch. Real walked and then came in to score on a Ryan Wagner groundout to make the score 6-1.
The Express added one in the seventh. With one out, Kyle Young singled and advanced to second on a Brian Celsi error. He then scored on a Gillaspie single to make the score 7-1, the eventual final.
The loss snapped a six game winning streak for the Bullfrogs. Nick Stein led the Bullfrogs offensively. He had two hits and scored the lone run of the game.
In his first start, Harry Stanwyck (1-1) took the loss for Green Bay. He gave up two earned runs in three innings of work.
Five pitchers saw action for the 'Frogs, including Parker Schrage. In his first appearance as a Bullfrog, the New Holstein native gave up three earned runs in one inning of work.
Philip Walby (2-1) earned the victory for the Express. He gave up one earned run in six innings of work. His college teammate at San Diego State, Bryan Crabb, earned a three inning save. It was his first save of the year.
Green Bay has its first scheduled off day of the season on Sunday. The 'Frogs return to action on Monday evening at Joannes Stadium against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Join us at Joannes Stadium for Green Bay Kids Day presented by Gallaghers Pizza! Kids 12&under get in FREE with a paid adult (One paid adultone free kid admission). There will be no Kids Eat Free Monday.
Please call 920-497-7225 or log on to www.greenbaybullfrogs.com for more information.
The Bullfrogs are a part of the 16-team Northwoods League. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other Summer Collegiate League in North America.
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