Duluth Warriors results
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:55 pm
Game 1: Newcomer Eric Elliott was outstanding in front of 64,564 fans who braved the 27 degree weather at Doyle Buhl Stadium but the Warrior bats were silent, coming up with only 2 hits in the 2-1 defeat to Shin Seiki. Elliott struck out seven in 6 innings of work, giving up just 4 hits and 1 walk. Elliott earned POG for his effort but did make a mistake defensively that lead to the only run the right-hander would allow. With two outs and a runner on third, Elliott served up a hard ground ball to first baseman Ian Murdoch who, instead of taking the ball to first base himself, decided to let Elliott run over for the 3-1 putout. Elliott would drop the ball, allowing the run to score.
Duluth batters struck out just six times in the contest but could only come up with a leadoff double in the 2nd inning by Naomi Honma and a fifth inning solo homer by Jose Castillo.
Game 2: Manny Gonzales unexpectedly took the hill in game two, apparently because Orlando Trujillo needed seven full days off before he could be ready for his first start of the regular season. Gonzales took the surprise start and threw 98 pitches over five innings, fighting through trouble most of the day with game time temperature again below freezing at 31 degrees, but surrendering just one run.
Duluth unwrapped their new bats today, putting up 15 hits. However, diving catches by Evas outfielders and a nice 6-2-3 double play kept the Warriors from putting together a big inning and a bullpen collapse in the ninth allowed Shin Seiki to skate out of town with two 1-run victories, taking this game 4-3 with three runs in the ninth.
Game 3: Orlando Trujillo really needs to put together a winning season and not taking his assigned start for Game 2 does not put him on solid ground with management. Pitching with the extra recovery time, Trujillo threw a decent game allowing three runs from two homers over six innings. Soetsu Hirai was not good at all in relief and the Warriors bats again were kept in check leading to an 0-3 start for Duluth after this 7-1 loss.
Game 4: Making the most of six hits and 3 walks the Warriors were able to scrape together four runs and claim their first victory. A single run in the seventh inning and a three-run eighth inning supported solid mound work from Bob Hodge, Pedro Gonzalez, and Beau Phillips in the 4-1 victory. Hodge earned POG with his seven innings, Gonzalez worked out of a jam in the eighth, and Phillips threw a 7-pitch ninth to cool off the Clear Lake bats.
Game 5: Jim Fish, back from last season's injury, gave up five runs in the first two innings and that was enough for Clear Lake as they went on to a 7-4 victory. The bats mounted a charge at the end with Noah Hill representing the tying run, but the youngster went down looking to end the game. The lineup put together 10 hits, including 5 extra-base hits but still the ball stays in the park.
Game 6: Eric Elliott was again brilliant on the mound, going 7 innings allowing just one run but another no decision for the right-hander. Pedro Gonzalez would get his second victory in relief and Beau Phillips would pick up his second save throwing a five-pitch ninth inning. A first inning Sean Kirkland home run (second in six games for the team) looked like all Duluth was going to get but in the eight inning the Warriors strung together 4 singles, a sacrifice bunt, and some ill-advised base running to plate two runs and take the 3-2 win.
Just two home runs for the team during six games that saw the wind blowing out from 10-17 mph every game. The opponents hit 6 and weirdly four of them came off the bats of left-handed hitters who hit the ball the opposite way, into the teeth of the wind. Urine and blood analysis requested.
This just in: Herrera, Campos, and Jose Velasquez combined for 1.8 WAR during their opening week of 7 games for AAA Racine. The Duluth Warriors total roster of position players put up a combined 0.5 WAR in their six games. "Big Boys" need to show more punch over the next couple weeks or the constant walk-up song for Duluth hitters will be Duluthian Bob Dylan's, "The Times They Are A Changin'." Hit the dang ball properly and we can switch it to his "Blowin' In The Wind."
Three run homers and complete games make me look like such a better GM.
Duluth batters struck out just six times in the contest but could only come up with a leadoff double in the 2nd inning by Naomi Honma and a fifth inning solo homer by Jose Castillo.
Game 2: Manny Gonzales unexpectedly took the hill in game two, apparently because Orlando Trujillo needed seven full days off before he could be ready for his first start of the regular season. Gonzales took the surprise start and threw 98 pitches over five innings, fighting through trouble most of the day with game time temperature again below freezing at 31 degrees, but surrendering just one run.
Duluth unwrapped their new bats today, putting up 15 hits. However, diving catches by Evas outfielders and a nice 6-2-3 double play kept the Warriors from putting together a big inning and a bullpen collapse in the ninth allowed Shin Seiki to skate out of town with two 1-run victories, taking this game 4-3 with three runs in the ninth.
Game 3: Orlando Trujillo really needs to put together a winning season and not taking his assigned start for Game 2 does not put him on solid ground with management. Pitching with the extra recovery time, Trujillo threw a decent game allowing three runs from two homers over six innings. Soetsu Hirai was not good at all in relief and the Warriors bats again were kept in check leading to an 0-3 start for Duluth after this 7-1 loss.
Game 4: Making the most of six hits and 3 walks the Warriors were able to scrape together four runs and claim their first victory. A single run in the seventh inning and a three-run eighth inning supported solid mound work from Bob Hodge, Pedro Gonzalez, and Beau Phillips in the 4-1 victory. Hodge earned POG with his seven innings, Gonzalez worked out of a jam in the eighth, and Phillips threw a 7-pitch ninth to cool off the Clear Lake bats.
Game 5: Jim Fish, back from last season's injury, gave up five runs in the first two innings and that was enough for Clear Lake as they went on to a 7-4 victory. The bats mounted a charge at the end with Noah Hill representing the tying run, but the youngster went down looking to end the game. The lineup put together 10 hits, including 5 extra-base hits but still the ball stays in the park.
Game 6: Eric Elliott was again brilliant on the mound, going 7 innings allowing just one run but another no decision for the right-hander. Pedro Gonzalez would get his second victory in relief and Beau Phillips would pick up his second save throwing a five-pitch ninth inning. A first inning Sean Kirkland home run (second in six games for the team) looked like all Duluth was going to get but in the eight inning the Warriors strung together 4 singles, a sacrifice bunt, and some ill-advised base running to plate two runs and take the 3-2 win.
Just two home runs for the team during six games that saw the wind blowing out from 10-17 mph every game. The opponents hit 6 and weirdly four of them came off the bats of left-handed hitters who hit the ball the opposite way, into the teeth of the wind. Urine and blood analysis requested.
This just in: Herrera, Campos, and Jose Velasquez combined for 1.8 WAR during their opening week of 7 games for AAA Racine. The Duluth Warriors total roster of position players put up a combined 0.5 WAR in their six games. "Big Boys" need to show more punch over the next couple weeks or the constant walk-up song for Duluth hitters will be Duluthian Bob Dylan's, "The Times They Are A Changin'." Hit the dang ball properly and we can switch it to his "Blowin' In The Wind."
Three run homers and complete games make me look like such a better GM.