McCardell
strikes out eleven Swampbats in 6-3 win
KEENE, NH (Thursday, July 27, 2006)
The Pittsfield Dukes offense got going early and often, as they defeated
the Keene Swampbats by the score of 6-3 at Alumni Field.
The Dukes (13-24) picked up three runs in the top of the third inning.
The first on an RBI double by Jake Willis, who drove in Rick Seltzer.
Max Arsenault and Willis both scored on wild pitches in the inning to
give the Dukes a 3-0 lead. The Dukes would lead it 5-0 before a 35
minute lightning delay halted the game in the sixth.
Pittsfield picked up where they left off and picked up a 6-3 win behind
Mike McCardell, who pitched exceptionally well again for the Dukes. He
went seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits. He struck out a
season-high eleven Swampbats and picked up his second win of the year.
Santo Maertz pitched two innings and struck out five batters.
Offensively, the Dukes thrived at Alumni Field, picking up thirteen hits
on the ballgame. Jake Willis went 3-4 with an RBI and Matt Rogers
continued to hit well, going 2-3 with two runs scored.
The Dukes return home tomorrow, Friday, July 28th for Fireworks Night at
Wahconah Park. The Dukes take on local rival North Adams 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.
