Wild Things Beat Beach Bums 4-2
Published on July 19, 2011 under National Association (NA)
Washington Wild Things News Release
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Three runs in the first two innings of play at Traverse City's Wuerfel Park, put the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, in a lead that would stick for the remainder of the game, giving Washington their first victory while visiting the Beach Bums in two years with a final score of 4-2.
The top of the first inning gave The Wild Things an early lead, as center fielder Chris Sidick scored on a double steal, and error by Traverse City catcher John Parham. Sidick doubled to bring home second baseman Scott Lawson, and a single by first baseman Doug Thennis drove in Sidick, making the score 3-0 Washington.
Traverse City got on the board in the bottom of the third inning when right fielder Matt Brown, scored on an RBI single by left fielder JT Hall. The Beach Bums came within one run of the Wild Things, when center fielder Zach Pace scored on a bases loaded walk.
The Bums' rally was short lived, however, when a Lawson single drove in Sidick in the top of the seventh inning, making the score 4-2, which would be the final score of the contest.
Sidick went 4-for-5 on the night, with three doubles, three runs and one RBI.
Washington starter Justin Edwards (2-2) threw five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, three walks, and one strikeout. In his second appearance with Washington, Steven Grife pitched one inning, with two strikeouts. Pitching two innings, Kevin Hammons allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and five strikeouts. Closer, Taylor Wulf finished the game for Washington, quickly striking out the three batters he faced.
In his first professional start.
Traverse City pitcher Rick Raraigh, threw two innings, allowing three runs on four hits, two walks, and no strikeouts. In relief, Matt Miller pitched four innings with no walks or runs on two hits, and five strikeouts. Also in relief, Bryce Morrow pitched three innings with one run on four hits, no walks, and one strikeout.
Washington finishes out the three-game series against Traverse City tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:55 p.m. on WJPA 95.3 FM. The Wild Things return for a six-game homestand on Sunday, July 24, to take on the Lake Erie Crushers and the Rockford RiverHawks. To purchase tickets, log on to www.washingtonwildthings.com, call 724-250-9555, or stop by the CONSOL Energy Park box office.
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