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Walk off Slam Slam Beats Rippers

May 22, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
London Rippers News Release


O ' FALLON, MISSOURI - Bobby Burk hit a walk-off grand slam to lead the River City Rascals to a miracle 9-7 victory.

The Rippers (1-3) led 7-4 going into the bottom of the 9th, with Adam Arnold (0-1) on for the save.

A bases loaded single by Josh Workman brought the game within reach and Burk finished it off with his first hit of the game, a grand slam over the left field fence.

The loss ruined a big night from Joash Brodin and David Christensen, who hit back- to-back homers in the 5th .

Brodin went 2-for-3 with two walks and a 3-run homer and Christensen homered and put up a 3-for-5 day with two RBIs.

London carried a 7-2 lead into the bottom of the 8th, but gave up two runs on back-to- back doubles and a sac fly.

The game winning rally started with one out in the bottom the 9 th. Two singles and a walk scored Charlie Lisk and made it a 7-5 ballgame. Arnold struck out Jareck West before giving up the single to Workman and grand slam to Burk.

Justin Mazur (1-0) started for the Rippers and went 5 innings, giving up two runs, while walking 4 and striking out one batter, while Matt Schimpf came out of the bullpen and pitched 3 innings of relief.

London and River City renew acquaintances tomorrow night at T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

Gametime is 7:05pm. Yohan Gonzalez will get his first start for the Rippers, countered by Brad Stillings.



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