Wednesday, September 15, 2010

sparks fly as 'claws even it up

Pitching again was the story. Don't let the 6-1 final score fool you. Starter Julio Rodriguez had given up one run on three hits through five and struck out seven, when he was ejected with three others in a bench-clearing brawl. It started when the Drive's Derrek Gibson ran into catcher Sebastian Valle. At that point the 'Claws led 2-1. The bullpen made the lead stand up. With two out in the 9th, the 'Claws added four more to put the game away. Is the stage set for more drama when the series resumes in Lakewood on Thursday?