Seven Straight, as the Dukes Fall to Danbury 12-7
Pittsfield, Mass. (Friday June 15, 2007) – The Dukes scored in the
bottom of the first, taking only their second lead of the season,
but it would not last long as the Westerners pounded out 12 runs 14
hits at Wahconah Park.
Yadiel Lanzo (Keystone College) got the ball for the Dukes and
struggled as he lasted only three innings, giving up four runs on
four hits, he walked one and struck out two. He did not factor in
the decision as Jack Bender (Georgetown University) struggled to
find his control, as he allowed five runs in just two-thirds of an
inning, walking two and striking two out, and failing to have good
command of many of his pitches. He was saddled with his first loss
of the season.
Offensively the Dukes had their best output of the season putting up
seven runs on 10 hits, scoring in five different innings. The Dukes
had what appeared to be a rally going in the bottom of the fourth
when Nelson Gomez (Keystone College) lined a double to the base of
the wall in leftfield, and was followed by another wall shot by
Chester Wilson (Southern Utah University), plating Gomez and cutting
the Danbury lead to 9-4. Phil Cerreto (Longwood University) lined
and RBI single into right field and the Dukes were in business; two
runs across, a runner on first, and no outs.
The next batter was Jeff Rustico (American International College)
drilled the first offering from Danbury starter Doug Hurn (Oklahoma
Baptist) right back to the right handed hurler. Hurn extended his
glove towards the third base line, snagging Rustico’s drive and
turning to first where he flipped on to double up Cerreto and kill
the Dukes’ rally in its tracks.
Making a solid appearance out of the Dukes’ bullpen was lefthander
Ryan Watson (Harvard University). In three and a third innings
worked, Watson did not give up a run on two hits, struck out three
and walked just one. In his only other appearance this season Watson
did not record an out and allowed one earned run.
The Dukes will be back at Wahconah Park Sunday night as they search
for the elusive first win against the Manchester Silkworms at 7 p.m.
Season tickets for the Dukes are still available. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.pittsfielddukes.com or by calling (413)
447-DUKE.
The Dukes appreciate your support. GO DUKES!!!
