Toros Bat Around in the 4th in 13-6 Blowout
Published on June 20, 2010 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Tucson Toros News Release
Tucson AZ - The Tucson Toros outslugged Chico Outlaws Thursday night as the offense fueled a 13-6 victory thanks in part to a 6-run 4th and a 5-run 5th inning.
Chico jumped out to an early lead on the Toros as they scored 3 runs in the 1st, including Chico Catcher Mike Rose's solo shot to straight away center for his 7th on the season.
After the Outlaws scored two more runs in the 4th to extend their lead 5-1, the Toros would come charging right back in the bottom half of the 4th. The home club batted around and racked up 6 runs that helped turn the tide of the game with the help of 2 RBI singles by both CF Josh Womack and 3B Wally Backman Jr. along with LF Lino Garcia's 2-RBI double to make it 7-5 Tucson.
It would not stop there as the Toros went full steam ahead when in the 5th they added 5 more runs to extend their lead 12-5 with Catcher Luis Apodaca and Rightfielder Francisco Plasencia both driving in 2 runs. Plasencia's RBI are his first ever with the Toros.
The Toros would finish the game with a 13-6 victory that tied the series up at 1 game-a-piece. Toros LHP Matt Lincoln was awarded the win, his first of the season, while Outlaws' LHP Demetrius Banks got the loss.
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The Toros offensive stars were led by Lino Garcia who went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI along with Luis Apodaca, who went 2-for-5 with 3 RBI. Wally Backman Jr., Francisco Plasencia, and Brian Bistagne each had 2 hits with 2 RBI.
Come on out to Hi Corbett tomorrow night at 7 PM as Toros LHP and watch as Tucson-native Cody Walden squares off against opposing righty Javier Ortiz in the final game of the homestand against the Chico Outlaws. Be sure to enjoy some Hebrew National Hot Dogs for just a dollar all night long while you're here at the game!
Golden Baseball League Stories from June 20, 2010
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- Vipers Sign Former Major Leaguer - Calgary Vipers
- Capitals Bounce Back With Huge Win In Victoria - Edmonton Capitals
- Victoria Seals Fall in Basebrawl - Victoria Seals
- Toros Bat Around in the 4th in 13-6 Blowout - Tucson Toros
- Outlaws Fall 13-6 in Tucson; Give Up Season High 13 Runs - Chico Outlaws
- Four Homers Lead to Sweep - Calgary Vipers
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