FL Washington Wild Things

Washington defeats Kalamazoo 10-7

Published on August 17, 2005 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Federal Savings Bank, defeated the Kalamazoo Kings 10-7 at Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo, MI Wednesday evening. The Wild Things have won five consecutive games.

Washington scored first and led throughout the game, scoring in the second, third, fourth, sixth, seventh and ninth innings.

Heading into the bottom of the ninth the Wild Things held an eight run lead, but Kalamazoo shocked Washington, scoring five runs, and threatening to take the game into extra innings. Washington's defense held the Kings to the five runs, however, and Washington chalked up their 51st victory of the season.

Chris Carter had a home run. Pat O'Brien went three for three and scored four runs against the Kings. Ryan McGraw went two for five, scoring two runs, hitting two doubles and one RBI on the evening.

Ryan Douglass (10-3) got the win, allowing two runs, five hits, and striking out two in seven innings of work. Mike Grady and Corey Ohalek combined for two innings of relief, allowing four hits and five runs.

The Wild Things and Kings meet for the third and final game of the series Thursday when game time is 6:35 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on WJPA 95.3 F.M. and on www.msasports.net.

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