Tucson gets past New Orleans

Published on August 4, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The Tucson Padres scored five times in the first inning and it was all they needed, beating New Orleans 5-4 Wednesday at Kino Stadium. Coming off a complete game shutout in his previous start, New Orleans starter Chris Volstad was pounded for five hits in the first inning. Steve Tolleson, Matt Clark and James Darnell each had doubles in the inning and Bobby Kielty smashed his third home run of the season.

Tucson starter Jeremy Hefner settled down after allowing four early runs and ended up pitching 5.1 innings, allowing four runs. Hefner left in the sixth with a one run lead and two Zephyrs on base with one out and the Padres called on Matt Buschmann for his first relief outing of the season. Not only did Buschmann get two quick outs to leave the runners on, but then pitched a scoreless seventh inning in the Padres win. Pat Neshek and Brad Brach also tossed scoreless innings to finish the game. New Orleans left 10 runners on base in the game.

The Padres snapped a four game losing streak and still have not lost five consecutive games at any point this year.

Next Game: Thursday, 7:00 pm - New Orleans RHP Elih Villanueva (5-8, 5.33) vs. Tucson LHP Rob Musgrave (0-0, 7.00). Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, one dollar beverages starting when the gates open at 6:00 pm and going until 9:00 pm.

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