Wade Davis Lead Devil Rays past Kernels
April 24, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays News Release
The Southwest Michigan Devil Rays were hitting on all cylinders tonight. Good defense and even better pitching led the D-Rays past the Cedar Rapids Kernels by a score of 4-2. Southwest Michigan and Cedar Rapids split the series 2-2.
Wade Davis pitched another beautiful outing. Davis picked up the win by pitching five innings, walking five batters, and striking out seven. Davis hasn't given up a run since his first outing of the year. His ERA is now an impressive 0.44.
Kevin Lynn came in to relieve Davis and pitched two no-hit innings while striking out two batters. Lynn lowered his season ERA to 0.66. Greg Dupas picked up his first save of the year. Dupas pitched the ninth inning and allowed one hit and one run while striking out two Kernels batters.
On his 23rd birthday, Garrett Groce had a stellar day at the plate. Groce went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored. Garrett also had two stolen bases.
The Devil Rays continue their eight game homestand Tuesday when the Burlington Bees come to town. Tuesday night is Red Hot Chicago Dime Dog Night. Hot dogs in Wonderbread buns are only 10-cents. WIN 98.5 will be in house as the Devil Rays radio sponsor.
Midwest League Stories from April 24, 2006
- Silver Hawks fall to Rattlers in series finale - South Bend Silver Hawks
- Ward Picks up First Pro Win as Dayton Streaks to 7-4 Victory - Dayton Dragons
- Wade Davis Lead Devil Rays past Kernels - Southwest Michigan Devil Rays
- Cougars Drop Pitchers Duel in Dayton - Kane County Cougars
- Roth homers in 11th as Swing win - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Bees Losing Streak Reaches Five - Burlington Bees
- Chiefs Complete Sweep with 3-2 Win - Peoria Chiefs
- Rattlers double up Hawks to earn series split - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Four game sweep complete over Clinton - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Lugnuts Stun Snappers in Ninth - Lansing Lugnuts
- Dragons add Colon to Active Roster - Dayton Dragons
- Garcia Activated; Kalkhof Released - Burlington Bees
- Starting Pitcher Taylor Joins Chiefs; Will Start Tonight - Peoria Chiefs
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