Clearwater Downed by Bradenton in Rain Shortened Contest
Playing through the elements, the Clearwater Threshers fell 7-3 to the Bradenton Marauders in a rain shortened series opener on Monday night at Spectrum Field. Game two has been moved to July 23 and a double header will be played starting at 5 p.m.
Playing through the elements, the Clearwater Threshers fell 7-3 to the Bradenton Marauders in a rain shortened series opener on Monday night at Spectrum Field. Game two has been moved to July 23 and a double header will be played starting at 5 p.m.
The Threshers' (51-48, 15-18) offense got off to a hot start against
After a scoreless first,
McArthur finished his Clearwater debut with 2.2 frames of work with two hits allowed and three strikeouts. He left with the game tied 3-3.
After the teams traded a scoreless fourth, Bradenton's offense found a spark in the fifth against
The game moved into the top of the seventh with
Aaron Shortridge finished off a six-inning complete game with five hits allowed and three runs. Clearwater drew three free passes against the right-hander but managed just one hit after the fourth.
The Philadelphia Phillies' affiliate falls to 3-6 against Bradenton this year and is 22-24 against teams from the Florida State League south division. The bright spot for the Threshers came from Rodolfo Duran. The backstop reached went 2-2 with a home-run and a walk. The 21-year-old is hitting .302 in the month of July with three home-runs.
Bradenton and Cleawater will continue their series with a doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday night at Spectrum Field. Game one will pit Threshers' RHP
Dollar Tuesday returns to Spectrum Field for tomorrow night's action. Berm tickets are just $1 and available walk-up at Spectrum Field. Fans can also enjoy $1 hot dogs, 16oz fountain sodas, chips and more.