Wings break out of offensive funk
Published on February 1, 2007 under United League Baseball (ULB) News Release
HARLINGEN, Texas - Ryan Kottke's three-run double was the big blow in a five-run first inning as the Harlingen WhiteWings offense woke up Thursday in an 11-3 victory over the Laredo Broncos in the Texas Winter League.
Kottke, who was drafted by the Wings with the first pick in the United Baseball League draft and signed Monday, finished the day 3-for-4 and now has a league-leading 10 RBIs. Kottke became the first player from the winter league signed to a summer league contract in the UBL.
Brad Turney went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs. The Wings had 11 hits, including two by Julian Williams. Laredo starter Trey Fury (0-1) didn't retire any of the six batters he faced, before giving away to reliever Carlos De La Rosa.
WhiteWings starter Andres Gutierrez (1-0) went the distance, allowing three runs in five innings. Gutierrez follows teammate Erik Moreno as the only pitchers to throw a seven-inning complete game so far. He walked two and struck out two.
Donnie Poles went 3-for-3 in a losing cause for the Broncos, who have lost two straight.
The standings after Thursday's games: Brownsville 7-2, Harlingen 6-4, Laredo 4-6, Edinburg 2-7.
The schedule for Friday: Edinburg vs. Laredo at 1 p.m., Laredo vs. Edinburg at 4 p.m., and Brownsville vs. Harlingen at 7 p.m.
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