X\'s Win 3-2, Spilt Series in Fort Worth
Published on May 16, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Sioux City Explorers News Release
Ft. Worth, TX-----Mike Murphy's third hit of the game, a single in the ninth inning, drove home Derek Schermerhorn with the winning run as the Explorers squeezed out a 3-2 victory Sunday over Ft. Worth.
Schermerhorn started the ninth inning laying down a bunt in which losing pitcher Nick DeBarr threw away at first base allowing Schermerhorn to reach second. Schermerhorn then stole third base, his second stolen base of the game which set up the winning hit by Murphy.
Explorers starting pitcher Taylor King was excellent in his first appearance. The Canadian righthander struck out nine and didn't walk a batter in seven innings. Matt Gibbs pitched the eighth inning to pick up his second win of the season while Emiliano Fruto retired Ft. Worth in order in the ninth to record his first save of the year.
The victory by the Explorers evened the series at two games each. The X's will open up a three-game series at Shreveport Monday with a day-night doubleheader. The first game will start at 10am while the second contest will begin at 7:05. After the three games in Shreveport, the Explorers will have their home opener Friday at Lewis and Clark Park against Ft. Worth and it is magnet schedule giveaway night by Great Southern Bank and FIREWORKS after the game by Lantis Fireworks.
Reserve your seats now by calling 712-277-9467 or by stopping down to the Lewis & Clark Park stadium box office!
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