Dukes Split Twin Bill With Westerners
Pittsfield, Mass. (July 27, 2007) – The Dukes took the first game of
the doubleheader 7-1, but fell in the night cap 8-2 to Danbury on
the strength of a complete game effort from Aaron Taylor (Temple
College).
Taylor, who is usually the closer for Danbury, was the benefactor of
a six run top of the first from his teammates. Jose Mendoza
(University of Maine) only lasted for one out in the top of the
first, he was touched up for six runs, five earned, on five hits and
a pair of walks.
It was the shortest outing for any Dukes pitcher this season and the
deficit was too much for the Dukes to overcome.
In the first game, Pittsfield received a great pitching effort from
Mike DiCato (University of Massachusetts) who made his first start
of the year, and picked up his first win, going six innings allowing
one run on six hits and a walk while striking out four.
DiCato was aided by his teammates who hit and incredible 7-for-9
with runners in scoring position. Nelson Gomez (Keystone College)
was 3-for-4 overall and 3-for-3 with runners in scoring position,
all three of his hits were RBI singles.
Alex Hassan (Duke University) also had three hits in the day game,
he knocked in a run and scored twice. With the two games combined,
Hassan was 5-for-9 with three runs scored and two RBI, while Gomez
ended the double dip 4-for-6 with three RBI and a run scored.
The Dukes have another doubleheader Saturday, this against the North
Adams SteepleCats for Games 5 and 6 of the Battle of the Berkshires
Series. Game one is at 1 o’clock at Wahconah Park, and game two will
get underway at 7 p.m. at Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams.
For tickets or information, visit our website
www.pittsfielddukes.com or call (413) 447-DUKE.
The Dukes appreciate your support. GO DUKES!!!
