Three Run Fourth Is All Snappers Need To Take Series
May 4, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
Beloit scored three runs in the top of the fourth inning Saturday night in Midland, Michigan and that was all they needed to take the series from Great Lakes as the Snappers went on to win 8 - 2.
The Snappers pounded out 12 hits overall on the night. Garrett Olson got the fourth inning started with a line drive single to right, and Chris Parmelee knocked Olson in as he hit is sixth home run of the season to give Beloit a 2-0 lead. Steve Singleton hit a single with one out in the inning. Ben Petsch then singled to right, moving Singleton to third. With runners on first and third, Ramon Santana grounded out to third, scoring Singleton and giving the Snappers all the runs they would need for the victory.
Beloit starter Dan Berlind picked up his second win of the season as he went six innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while striking out five and walking one. Loek Van Mil pitched two scoreless innings and Blair Erickson finished up the game with a scoreless ninth for the Snappers.
The top four hitters in the Snappers line-up - Joe Benson, Ben Revere, Garrett Olson and Chris Parmelee - combined for nine hits, five runs and six RBI's in the game. Steve Singleton also went 2 for 4 on the night.
The victory took the Snappers record to 12 - 17 on the season, while the Loons fell to 12-16 overall. Beloit has won the last three series they have played and are 6 - 3 in their last nine games.
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