FOR RELEASE: JULY 12, 2008
GRIZZLIES CRUISE TO WIN OVER SLIDERS
The Gateway Grizzlies scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning Saturday night, then sailed to an 11-1 win over the visiting Midwest Sliders. The win came in front of 4,570 at GCS Ballpark.
Michael Campbell paced a 14-hit attack by the Grizzlies (26-24). Campbell finished 4-5 with a two-run home run. Charlie Lisk finished 3-3 with a three-run home run, his team-leading 14th of the season. He also leads the team with 40 RBIs.
Stephen Holdren added his 11th home run of the year in the fourth inning. He was 2-4 with the homer and two RBIs. John Alonso hit his third long ball, capping off the first inning. He was 1-3 with the homer and two RBIs. Chris Pecora was 1-4 with two RBIs.
Brandon Williams (5-2) made his return from the injured list and pitched five innings to earn the win. Williams allowed just three hits. He struck out five. Williams hadn't pitched in a game since June 23.
Demetri White added three innings in relief. White allowed a single unearned run. He struck out eight hitters, setting a new franchise record for strikeouts by a reliever in a single game.
Miguel Magrass had the only RBI of the night for the Sliders (15-24).
The Grizzlies and Sliders conclude the series with the finale Sunday afternoon at GCS Ballpark. Game time is 3:05 p.m.