RockHounds Shutout by Naturals
Over the last month, no Texas League pitcher as been better than Northwest Arkansas' Emilio Ogando. If you don't believe that, just ask the RockHounds.The Naturals' left-hander went six scoreless innings Wednesday night, combining with reliever Yunior Marte to shut out the RockHounds, 8-0, at Security Bank Ballpark. It was
Over the last month, no Texas League pitcher as been better than Northwest Arkansas'
The Naturals' left-hander went six scoreless innings Wednesday night, combining with reliever
The Naturals backed Ogando's outstanding start by scoring eight runs in the first four innings.
Since July 17, Ogando has been remarkable, going 4-0, with a 0.77 earned run average. Wednesday's win was his fifth in-a-row and the six shutout innings stretched his scoreless streak to 23 consecutive innings.
Notables
The RockHounds had only four base-runners Wednesday night (two hits and two walks), meaning "streaks and trends" took a hit (pun intended).
I'm Not Tim Kurkjian Or Anything, Just Sayin' ...
But Tim Kurkjian IS Tim Kurkjian and he has the Oakland A's rated # 5 in his current Major League Baseball power rankings, thanks in part to "... their defense, especially at the infield corners." Those corner infielders would be former RockHounds
Next Game
Thursday, August 16 vs. NW Arkansas Naturals
Security Bank Ballpark 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00)
- Final of a three-game series and third of a six-game homestand
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 6:47 p.m.
Probable Starters
NWA: Jon Perrin (RH, 0-0, 3.60)
RH: Sam Bragg (RH, 4-5, 4.09)
The Week at Security Bank Ballpark
Thursday August 16 Thirsty Thursday
Friday August 17 Back to School: RockHounds Lunch Bags
Saturday August 18 Postgame Fireworks
Sunday August 19 Family Day (2:00 first pitch)