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Wild Things Defeat ThunderBolts 12-4

Published on August 19, 2015 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, PA - The Washington Wild Things defeated the Windy City Thunderbolts 12-4 at CONSOL Energy Park Wednesday evening.

After an explosive first inning things quieted down until the sixth inning.

The Thunderbolts got on the board in the top of the first inning when Austin Gallagher hit a solo home run and took the early lead. But the lead was short-lived when the Washington bats erupted in the bottom of the inning. Washington batted, around scoring six runs on six hits, and chased Windy City's starter, Zak Wasserman.

Danny Jimenez, who entered the game in relief, was able to keep Washington off the bases until the fourth inning.

Momentum appeared to change in the sixth inning, , when The Thunderbolts threatened with three runs: Gallagher hit his second solo shot of the game, and teammate Max White followed suit with his own solo homer. Tyler Clark went on to drive in Ransom LaLonde, cutting the lead to 6-4.

But the Wild Things weren't done. Washington added insurance in the seventh and eighth innings. Danny Poma and Austin Wobrock both singled and drove in Sam Mende and David Popkins, respectively. The Wild Things went on to add additional insurance in the eighth inning when Scott Kalamar doubled and drove in Andrew Heck. Jimmy Yezzo iced the cake for Washington with a three run bomb, separating Washington from Windy City 12-4.

Starting pitcher Luke Wilkins got the victory for Washington, allowing four runs on seven hits and striking out three in 5.2 innings of work. Matt Purnell, Steve Messner, and Tim Giel combined for 3.1 innings.

Washington and Windy City meet for the third and final game of the series Thursday evening when Jon Klein will take the hill for the first time as a Wild Thing. Klein will face RHP Cameron Giannini. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT. Air time on WJPA 95.3 FM and www.msasports.net is 6:55 p.m. For tickets to the game call the CONSOL Energy Park Box Office at 724.250.9555.

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