Tue, 31 May, 8:00PM, at Worcester - Tivnan
Worcester Giants 5, Astros 3
In an exciting game at Tivnan field in Worcester, the Giants defeated the Astros 5-3 to improve to 7-1 on the season.
John Silk and Joe Albano were the stories of this game. Silk laced 3 hits, stole 2 bases and scored a run. He also threw out the potential tying run at 3rd base in a dazzling "catch and throw" double play to end an Astro scoring threat in the 5th inning.
Albano had 2 hits and drove in a run and despite 6 Giant errors, pitched a complete game for his 2nd win of the year.
Mike Byrne also added 2 hits for the Giants.
Tony Ricupero and Mike Vernon each had a hit and a run scored for the Astros.
Eric Harvey pitched well, but absorbed a complete game loss to drop his record to 2-2 on the year.
The Astros fell to 2-3 on the year. |
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Silk and Albano lead the Giants and Harvey takes the loss for 'Stros |
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