Fungoes 3, Sidewinders 2

Snakes visited WTF and the Fungoes and here are the results of the five games:

 

April 28:

 

WTF fans witnessed a great pitcher's duel.  Clayton Kershaw(12-10) finally bested his Sidewinder opposite, Jake Peavy, by the
score of 2 to 1.  Kershaw pitched well.  He went 7 innings and surrended up 5 hits and 1 walk.  VINCE had a chance in the 9th but they came
up short.  Jonathan Papelbon was credited with his 22nd save.  Peavy suffered the loss.  When questioned about the loss, VINCE's manager said, 'The fans got to see an
exciting game out there tonight.  Unfortunately, we couldn't get it done this time.  Next time, though, we'll be the clubhouse with all the smiles.'

 

April 29:

 

Derek Holland, making his first start of the season, didn't allow a hit until the 6th inning at Pac Bell Park where the Fungoes beat the Snakes, 1 to 0.

Holland was very good in the win.  He gave up just 2 hits and 1 walk in 6 and 2/3 innings reducing his ERA from 3.73 to 3.42.  The left-handed Holland
lost his no-hit bid when Derek Jeter singled with two outs in the 6th inning.  The Snakes went down without a fight in the 9th.  Jonathan Papelbon earned the save, his 23rd. 

Chris Sale was given the loss.  He surrendered just 3 hits and 1 walk in 6 and 1/3 innings. 

 

April 30:

 

Jonathan Lucroy had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the Snakes defeated the Fungoes by the score of 5 to 2 at Pac Bell Park. Johnny Cueto pitched well for the Sidewinders in their victory. 

He went 7 innings surrendering 4 hits and 1 walk lowering his ERA from 5.23 to 4.55.  After the 4th inning, neither team was able to score.   Craig Kimbrel was credited with his

2nd save.  Brad Lincoln was given the loss.  He got hit hard, allowing 13 hits and 3 walks in 6 and 2/3 innings.

 

July 22:

 

Carlos Beltran slammed a homerun and had 2 RBI as the Sidewinders defeated the Fungoes by the score of 9 to 3 at Pac Bell Park. The game started off with the Snakes taking the lead

in the first plating one baserunner on 2 base hits.  The Snakes had 11 hits overall, while the Fungoes had 8.  Johnny Cueto allowed 3 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Craig Kimbrel gained credit for his 3rd save.  The loss was charged to Kris Medlen.  For VINCE the victory was a welcome one, indeed. They had been struggling in
their last ten games with a disappointing 2-8 record.  With the loss, the Fungoes have a record of 6-4 lately, 64-68 overall.

 

July 23:

 

The FUNGOES nipped the SIDEWINDERS 8 to 7 at Pac Bell Park in a hard fought contest.  The Fungoes jumped in front in the 6th inning scoring a single run utilizing
3 base hits.  VINCE had a chance in the 9th but they came up short.  Glen Perkins allowed 1 run in 2 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Jonathan Papelbon preserved the game for Perkins, recording his his 24th save.  Tim Collins was hit with the loss in relief.  He pitched 1
and 2/3 innings allowing 3 hits and no walks.

 

Derek