Nelson Cruz Hits 3 Home Runs as Oklahoma RedHawks Trounce Memhis Redbirds 9-5 - AAA, Pacific Coast League

MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - OKLAHOMA CITY -   The Oklahoma RedHawks beat the Memphis Redbirds 9-5 Saturday night at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.  Nelson Cruz hit three home runs and drove in five to lead the RedHawks, who knocked a total of ten extra base hits in the victory.
            Cruz hit a solo home run in the first inning for the second straight night to give Oklahoma starter Brian Gordon an early lead.  Memphis tied the score in the second, but the RedHawks would regain the lead when Joaquin Arias doubled in Jason Ellison from first.  Travis Metcalf doubled to lead off the fifth inning and scored on an Arias single.  Cruz launched his second home run of the game off Memphis starter P.J. Walters with two on in the inning to build Oklahoma's lead to 6-1, more than enough support for Gordon.  The reigning Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week would allow one unearned run over six innings, lowering his earned run

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average to 1.57 as a starting pitcher this season.  
            Memphis would add a run in the seventh inning, but Cruz and the RedHawks answered that tally in the home half.  Cruz hit his third home run of the game, a solo shot off Matt Clement.  The Redbirds plated two runs in the eighth to bring the Oklahoma lead down to 7-4, but the RedHawks countered with a pair of their own in the inning.  Metcalf, Kevin Richardson, and Joaquin Arias all doubled in the eighth to provide the final Oklahoma two offensive tallies.  The Redbirds tacked on a run in the ninth on a sacrifice fly to round out the scoring.
            Gordon (3-2) earned a win in his third straight appearance, while P.J. Walters (7-2) took the loss.  Gordon has not allowed an earned run since July 3, spanning 17.2 innings pitched.  Walters saw his ERA against Oklahoma rise to 12.00 over nine innings after two starts.  Cruz finished 3-5 with three home runs and five runs batted in.  Arias had three hits as well and drove three runs for the RedHawks, which finished with seven doubles, setting a new season high.  Chris Shelton, Metcalf, and Richardson had two hits apiece.
            The RedHawks and Redbirds will play the third game of this four-game series Sunday night at 7:05 pm.  Michael Ballard will make his Triple-A debut for Oklahoma against Memphis' Anthony Reyes.     
 
 
REDHAWKS RECORD: 57-44
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Oklahoma RedHawks (57-44) 9, Memphis Redbirds (55-45) 5
July 19, 2008
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Memphis      0100001215120
Oklahoma      10104012x9142






MemphisABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Barden, SS5011021.298
Rasmus, CF5020004.252
Mather, RF4110112.302
Phelps, 1B5010023.279
Stavinoha, LF4122000.341
Washington, DH5120012.245
Freese, 3B4110011.271
Hoffpauir, 2B4110004.297
Johnson, M, C3011101.270
  Walters, P0000000.053
  Scherer, P0000000.500
  Clement, P0000000.000
  Flores, P0000000.000
Totals3951242718.274
 

 
BATTING
2B: Hoffpauir (25, Loe), Phelps (22, Calero).
HR: Stavinoha (14, 8th inning off Loe, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Barden; Rasmus 2; Mather; Phelps 2; Stavinoha 5; Washington 2; Freese; Hoffpauir 2; Johnson, M.
RBI: Barden (35), Stavinoha 2 (61), Johnson, M (21).
2-out RBI: Johnson, M.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Phelps 2; Rasmus 2; Freese; Washington.
SF: Stavinoha.
GIDP: Hoffpauir.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Rasmus (14, 2nd base off Gordon/Richardson).


OklahomaABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Ellison, CF4210112.243
Arias, J, SS5133010.290
Cruz, RF5335012.345
Gold, DH5000021.228
Shelton, 1B4020010.333
Roberts, 2B3010101.269
Mayberry, LF4000013.272
Metcalf, 3B3220100.238
Richardson, C3121012.269
  Gordon, P0000000.000
  Loe, P0000000.000
  Calero, P0000000.000
Totals3691493811.268
 
 

 
BATTING
2B: Roberts (20, Walters), Arias, J 2 (10, Walters, Flores), Metcalf 2 (12, Walters, Flores), Shelton (6, Scherer), Richardson (8, Flores).
HR: Cruz 3 (30, 1st inning off Walters, 0 on, 2 out; 5th inning off Walters, 2 on, 1 out; 7th inning off Clement, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Ellison; Arias, J 5; Cruz 12; Shelton 3; Roberts 2; Metcalf 4; Richardson 3.
RBI: Cruz 5 (80), Arias, J 3 (33), Richardson (18).
2-out RBI: Cruz.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Richardson; Roberts; Mayberry 2; Gold.
S: Richardson.
Team LOB: 7.

BASERUNNING
CS: Arias, J (5, 3rd base by Walters/Johnson, M).

FIELDING
E: Arias, J (14, fielding), Roberts (16, throw).
DP: (Metcalf-Shelton).




MemphisIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Walters (L, 7-2)4.17662724.83
Scherer 1.22000003.60
Clement 1.02111113.68
Flores 1.03220004.89
Totals8.014993834.29
OklahomaIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Gordon (W, 3-2)6.05101602.73
Loe 2.05321015.75
Calero 1.02110104.15
Totals9.012532714.10
 


WP: Clement.
Pitches-strikes: Walters 87-47, Scherer 20-13, Clement 26-13, Flores 17-12, Gordon 88-60, Loe 32-20, Calero 14-9.
Ground outs-fly outs: Walters 3-2, Scherer 2-3, Clement 0-2, Flores 1-2, Gordon 7-5, Loe 3-3, Calero 0-2.
Batters faced: Walters 21, Scherer 7, Clement 6, Flores 6, Gordon 25, Loe 12, Calero 5.
Umpires: HP: Eric Loveless. 1B: Todd Tichenor. 2B: . 3B: Terry Harrison.
Weather: 95 degrees, clear.
Wind: 12 mph, Out to CF.
T: 2:43.
Att: 10,380.

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Redbirds @ RedHawks -- 2008/07/19
Primary Datacaster: Pat Schaper
Secondary Datacaster:

Umpires
HP: Eric Loveless
1B: Todd Tichenor
2B:
3B: Terry Harrison
LF:
RF:

Official Scorer: Mike Treps

Weather: 95 degrees, Clear
Wind: 12 MPH, Out To CF

First pitch by B. Gordon at 07:06 PM local time.

TOP OF THE 1st
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
1.BCFCKBrian Barden called out on strikes.
2.BCFBDS9/GColby Rasmus singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Cruz.
3.>B.SB2With Joe Mather batting, Colby Rasmus steals (14) 2nd base.
3.>B.BFFX6/PJoe Mather pops out to shortstop Joaquin Arias.
4.CCBCKJosh Phelps called out on strikes.

BOTTOM OF THE 1st
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
5.BCBFBFCKJason Ellison called out on strikes.
6.CX6/LJoaquin Arias lines out to shortstop Brian Barden.
7.BBEHR/7/FNelson Cruz homers (28) on a fly ball to left field.
8.CSBBSKNate Gold strikes out swinging.

TOP OF THE 2nd
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
9.CBX7/FNick Stavinoha flies out to left fielder John Mayberry.
10.FCBBDS8/L-Rico Washington singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Jason Ellison.
11.SBCDS9/L.1-2David Freese singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Rico Washington to 2nd.
12.CX43/G.2-3;1-2Jarrett Hoffpauir grounds out, second baseman Ryan Roberts to first baseman Chris Shelton. Rico Washington to 3rd. David Freese to 2nd.
13.BBBCBWMark Johnson walks.
14.CEE6/G.3-H(UR);2-3;1-2Brian Barden reaches on fielding error by shortstop Joaquin Arias. Rico Washington scores. David Freese to 3rd. Mark Johnson to 2nd.
15.X9/FColby Rasmus flies out to right fielder Nelson Cruz.

BOTTOM OF THE 2nd
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
16.BCBX3/GChris Shelton grounds out to first baseman Josh Phelps.
17.BCBDD8/FRyan Roberts doubles (20) on a fly ball to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
18.BBSCSKJohn Mayberry strikes out swinging.
19.B*BBBWTravis Metcalf walks.
20.BBCCB>CKKevin Richardson called out on strikes.

TOP OF THE 3rd
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
21.CFBBBCKJoe Mather called out on strikes.
22.BCBSFBCKJosh Phelps called out on strikes.
23.CX13/GNick Stavinoha grounds out, pitcher Brian Gordon to first baseman Chris Shelton.

BOTTOM OF THE 3rd
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
24.CFBFBBDS9/LJason Ellison singles on a line drive to right fielder Joe Mather.
25.C11ED9/G.1-HJoaquin Arias doubles (9) on a ground ball to right fielder Joe Mather. Jason Ellison scores.
26.BBSSSKNelson Cruz strikes out swinging.
27.BB.CS3(25)With Nate Gold batting, Joaquin Arias caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Mark Johnson to third baseman David Freese.
27.BB.FBFFSKNate Gold strikes out swinging.

TOP OF THE 4th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
28.BFX5/PRico Washington pops out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
29.CBBSFSKDavid Freese strikes out swinging.
30.FX4/LJarrett Hoffpauir lines out to second baseman Ryan Roberts.

BOTTOM OF THE 4th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
31.CBCSKChris Shelton strikes out swinging.
32.X8/FRyan Roberts flies out to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
33.BBX6!3/GJohn Mayberry grounds out, shortstop Brian Barden to first baseman Josh Phelps.

TOP OF THE 5th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
34.CFX63/GMark Johnson grounds out, shortstop Joaquin Arias to first baseman Chris Shelton.
35.SBBSSKBrian Barden strikes out swinging.
36.DS5/BGColby Rasmus singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Travis Metcalf.
37.1X64(1)/FO/GJoe Mather grounds into a force out, shortstop Joaquin Arias to second baseman Ryan Roberts. Colby Rasmus out at 2nd.

BOTTOM OF THE 5th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
38.BCSDD8/FTravis Metcalf doubles (11) on a fly ball to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
39.X13/SAC/BG.2-3Kevin Richardson out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher P. J. Walters to first baseman Josh Phelps. Travis Metcalf to 3rd.
40.BCBBBWJason Ellison walks.
41.BBES5/G.3-H;1-2Joaquin Arias singles on a ground ball to third baseman David Freese. Travis Metcalf scores. Jason Ellison to 2nd.
42.BC*BFEHR/8/F.2-H;1-HNelson Cruz homers (29) on a fly ball to center field. Jason Ellison scores. Joaquin Arias scores.
43Pitcher Change: Matthew Scherer replaces P. J. Walters.
43Coaching visit to mound.Nate Gold grounds out, pitcher Matthew Scherer to first baseman Josh Phelps.
43..CBX13/GNate Gold grounds out, pitcher Matthew Scherer to first baseman Josh Phelps.
44.BBCDD9/LChris Shelton doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Joe Mather.
45.BX53/GRyan Roberts grounds out, third baseman David Freese to first baseman Josh Phelps.

TOP OF THE 6th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
46.X63/GJosh Phelps grounds out, shortstop Joaquin Arias to first baseman Chris Shelton.
47.CSBDS7/GNick Stavinoha singles on a ground ball to left fielder John Mayberry.
48.CCX43/G.1-2Rico Washington grounds out, second baseman Ryan Roberts to first baseman Chris Shelton. Nick Stavinoha to 2nd.
49.CBBX53/GDavid Freese grounds out, third baseman Travis Metcalf to first baseman Chris Shelton.

BOTTOM OF THE 6th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
50.FBX9/FJohn Mayberry flies out to right fielder Joe Mather.
51.X3/P3FTravis Metcalf pops out to first baseman Josh Phelps in foul territory.
52.DS8/GKevin Richardson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
53.CBCBFX9/FJason Ellison flies out to right fielder Joe Mather.

TOP OF THE 7th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
54Pitcher Change: Kameron Loe replaces Brian Gordon.
54..BCBDD8/FJarrett Hoffpauir doubles (25) on a fly ball to center fielder Jason Ellison.
55.CX43/G.2-3Mark Johnson grounds out, second baseman Ryan Roberts to first baseman Chris Shelton. Jarrett Hoffpauir to 3rd.
56.BES7/L.3-HBrian Barden singles on a line drive to left fielder John Mayberry. Jarrett Hoffpauir scores.
57.FX6/PColby Rasmus pops out to shortstop Joaquin Arias.
58.BCB1B1BW.1-2Joe Mather walks. Brian Barden to 2nd.
59.BX6/LJosh Phelps lines out to shortstop Joaquin Arias.

BOTTOM OF THE 7th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
60Pitcher Change: Matt Clement replaces Matthew Scherer.
60..BSBSBFSKJoaquin Arias strikes out swinging.
61.BBFEHR/8/FNelson Cruz homers (30) on a fly ball to center field.
62.X8/FNate Gold flies out to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
63.BFDS7/GChris Shelton singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nick Stavinoha.
64.BBBBW.1-2Ryan Roberts walks. Chris Shelton to 2nd.
65.CSBFBB.WP.2-3;1-2With John Mayberry batting, wild pitch by Matt Clement, Chris Shelton to 3rd. Ryan Roberts to 2nd.
65.CSBFBB.>X8/FJohn Mayberry flies out to center fielder Colby Rasmus.

TOP OF THE 8th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
66.BEHR/7/FNick Stavinoha homers (14) on a fly ball to left field.
67.CDS9/GRico Washington singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Cruz.
68.CDE4/TH/FO/G.1-2David Freese reaches on force attempt, throwing error by second baseman Ryan Roberts. Rico Washington to 2nd.
69.CBX5(2)3/GDP.1-2Jarrett Hoffpauir grounds into double play, third baseman Travis Metcalf to first baseman Chris Shelton. Rico Washington out at 3rd. David Freese to 2nd.
70.CBFES8/L.2-H(UR)Mark Johnson singles on a line drive to center fielder Jason Ellison. David Freese scores.
71.BX5!/LBrian Barden lines out to third baseman Travis Metcalf.

BOTTOM OF THE 8th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
72Pitcher Change: Ron Flores replaces Matt Clement.
72..CDD7/GTravis Metcalf doubles (12) on a ground ball to left fielder Nick Stavinoha.
73.BED7/G.2-HKevin Richardson doubles (8) on a ground ball to left fielder Nick Stavinoha. Travis Metcalf scores.
74.CX8/FJason Ellison flies out to center fielder Colby Rasmus.
75.BFBED7/L.2-HJoaquin Arias doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Nick Stavinoha. Kevin Richardson scores.
76.SCBX43/G.2-3Nelson Cruz grounds out, second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir to first baseman Josh Phelps. Joaquin Arias to 3rd.
77.FBX3/P3FNate Gold pops out to first baseman Josh Phelps in foul territory.

TOP OF THE 9th
AB#Play StringPlayPlay by Play
78Pitcher Change: Kiko Calero replaces Kameron Loe.
78..CFBBX4/PColby Rasmus pops out to second baseman Ryan Roberts.
79.DS7/GJoe Mather singles on a ground ball to left fielder John Mayberry.
80.DD8/F.1-3Josh Phelps doubles (22) on a fly ball to center fielder Jason Ellison. Joe Mather to 3rd.
81.BE9/SF/F.3-HNick Stavinoha out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Nelson Cruz. Joe Mather scores.
82.BCBFSKRico Washington strikes out swinging.


Game Status: Final

Final score: RedHawks 9, Redbirds 5
WP: Brian Gordon
LP: P.J. Walters
SV:
Time: 2:43
Delay: 0:00
Attendance: 10380

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