Tuesday, April 19, 2011

From the Notes - April 19th

Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .264 – 6th                  
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 4.55 ERA – T-11th

Loons Team Hitting: .254 – 8th                          
Loons Team Pitching: 3.83 ERA – 5th
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LAST GAME:  Nick Akins had a grand slam and five RBIs to lead the Great Lakes Loons to an early 7-0 lead and the eventual 9-4 victory on Monday night.  The Loons scored twice in the first and five times in the second to turn the game into an early rout.  Christian Lara added three hits and Blake Dean has two RBIs for the Loons.  The Silver Hawks managed 11 hits and four walks, but stranded 11 base runners in the loss.  Matt Helm led South Bend with three hits and a run scored.  David Holmberg (LP, 0-2) got roughed up for the loss, allowing seven runs in 4.0 innings.  Zach Lee (WP, 2-0) struck out nine in 5.0 innings for the win. 
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TEAM NOTES:

·         The Silver Hawks are allowing less than one run more per game than they are scoring, but are still just 2-9.

·         The defense has turned 14 double plays while the offense has only hit into five of them in 2011.

·         Since 2009, the Silver Hawks are 6-32 against the Great Lakes Loons, including just 2-19 at Dow Diamond.

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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:

·         Matt Helm returned from injury and went 3-for-5 yesterday with a run scored.  He missed four full games with a bruised knee.

·         Keon Broxton has two triples already this season after tying the league record with 19 in 2010.

·         Yazy Arbelo leads the team and is tied for sixth in the league with 11 RBIs through 11 games.

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