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| Result | Sounds 5 at RiverCats 12 | ||
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| Scheduled | 3/13/2004 3:30p | Sounds |
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| Location | Back Caldecott | RiverCats |
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| Game Type | Normal | ||
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Plate Umpire: Peter Stanwyck Base Ump 1: harry Stanwyck |
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| Game Summary | River Cats 12, Sounds 5 Caldecott, 03/13/04, 3.30 pm ... The River Cats started their season by grinding out a strong victory 12-5 in a tough game with the Sounds. The River Cats collected 10 hits, while their pitchers gave up three. The Sounds opened the scoring with one in the top of the 1st inning, but the River Cats came back strongly with 4 in the bottom of the frame, and added another 3 in the 2nd. The Sounds fought back with 4 runs in the top of the 3rd, and set down the River Cats in order in the bottom of that frame, making it a close (7-5) game after three full. However, Luke B. pitched a scoreless top of the fourth, and the River Cats put the game away with 2 runs in the 4th and 3 in the fifth. Evan W. slammed the door for the River Cats with two shutout final innings, striking out the side both times. For the River Cats, the three pitchers (Devin K., Luke B. and Evan W.) combined for 14 strike-outs, giving up only 3 hits and 6 walks. The River Cats offense was broadly spread across the lineup, with the top of the order dominating the statistics. Devin K. was 2-3 with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored, Luke B. was 1-3 with 2 RBI and scored twice. Both Timmy E.C. and Sergio KdA were 2-3, and Sergio drove in two runs. Stan R. got on base four times in four trips to the plate, and scored four runs with exceptional base running. For the Sounds, Oliver S. was 2-3, Gavin H. was 1-2 and scored twice, and Mark B. was 1-3, scored a run, and drove in 2. Pitcher Garrett B. shut the River Cats down in the third inning, with 1 IP, 2 SO, 0 hits, and 0 runs. |
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