Sun, 16 August, 10:00AM, at Newton - Lincoln
Athletics 2, Dodgers 1
A's OVER DODGERS IN PITCHER'S DUEL
The A's Hunter Shea outdueled the Dodgers' Dan Turner in a low-scoring affair. The teams combined for just 6 hits, and only 2 left the infield.
The A's got their 2 runs in the first. Dave Clarke stole second after reaching on a walk. Bo McIntyre grounded to short, but the throw went astray, plating Clarke. Alan Donaruma then hit a sac fly to plate McIntyre.
In the 2nd, Dave Dow hit a home run, but he would be the only Dodger to reach home.
Flash forward to the 7th. Alex Ahmed led off with a bunt single, but Shea picked him off for out 1. Rudy Hersh then singled and stole second. But Shea slammed the door, with a strike out and a fly to right to end the game.
Dan Turner took the tough-luck loss, allowing just 2 infield hits. Shea won the duel, striking out 8 and yielding only 4 hits. |
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