Dukes rally
in ninth, fall 3-1
PITTSFIELD, MA (Wednesday, July 26,
2006) The Pittsfield Dukes lost a close game to local rival North Adams
by the score of 3-1 at Wahconah Park on Wednesday night.
The Dukes (12-24) were stifled by SteepleCats starting pitcher Brandon
Harmon, who went eight innings and allowed only one run on three hits.
Matt Rogers picked up an RBI for the second straight game and went 1-3
on the night. The Dukes got two runners on in the ninth inning, but were
unable to comeback.
Charly Bashara got the start for Pittsfield and pitched well. He went
six innings and only allowed two earned runs and seven hits. Max Warren
and Mitch Duggins pitched strong in relief for the Dukes.
The Dukes plated their lone run in the eighth inning. Grant Escue led
off the inning with a double and came around to score on an RBI
groundout. North Adams improved to 21-17 on the season.
The Dukes travel to Keene to take on the Swampbats at 7 p.m. Audio and
video broadcasts of the game are available via the NECBL Broadcast
Network on www.teamline.cc. Friday, July 28th is Fireworks Night when
the Dukes take on the SteepleCats at 7 p.m.
General admission tickets for home games are $5, senior citizens and
students $4. Please call (413) 447-DUKE for more information or visit us
online at
www.pittsfielddukes.com.
