Thunder Blasted by Wings
Published on July 24, 2012 under North American League (NAmL)
McAllen Thunder News Release
Harlingen, Texas - A nine-run explosion in the first inning led the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings (33-24) to a 17-5 win over the McAllen Thunder (20-38) at Harlingen Field on Tuesday.
The McAllen Thunder was lead by Jeff Sakowski's hitting. Sakowski went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the eighth inning.
Sakowski also held the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.
Ruddy Yan racked up four RBIs on four hits for the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings. He homered in the first inning and singled in the first, fifth, and sixth innings.
Even though Celson Polanco allowed five runs over five innings, he still recorded the victory, his seventh of the season. Polanco struck out seven, walked one and gave up four hits.
Frank James (4-5) took the loss for the McAllen Thunder. He allowed nine runs in one inning, walked none and struck out none.
The Thunder and White Wings will play the third of their four game series on Wednesday night at Harlingen Field with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m.
The Thunder is in their 2nd season of professional baseball in the 2012 North American League season. Season Tickets, Family Passes and group nights for Thunder games are available at 956-380-6256.
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