Pitcher's Duel Ends in Shutout Loss

CLINTON, IA (April 24, 2019) - Pitching dominated for most of the day on Wednesday afternoon with the Clinton LumberKings coming up short in a 2-0 loss. Clinton (10-8) did not allow a base runner until the seventh inning but were shutout for the third time this season.
George Soriano started for Clinton and was untouchable through his first six innings of work. He retired the first 15 Snappers (8-10) he faced but was given a loss for his time out.
Soriano (0-1) ended his afternoon with 6.1 innings of work allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out five. He struck out the side in order in the top of the third but allowed all of his base runners to reach in the seventh.
Beloit had three hits in the game all of them coming in the top of the seventh. Lester Madden led the inning off with a single, moved to second on a Cobie Vance walk, and was thrown out attempting to steal third for Soriano's last out of his assignment. Payton Squier then singled to put runners a second third and knock Soriano out of the game.
Nathan Alexander come on in relief for Clinton and surrendered a two-run double to Logan Farrar that was the final hit of the game for Beloit.
The LumberKings at the plate were shutout down by Snappers starter Daniel Martinez who retired the first 14 batters he faced. Marcos Rivera registered the first hit of the game with a double down the line at third but was left stranded.
Clinton's best chance to score came in the bottom of the seventh against Wandisson Charles. Bubba Hollins singled to lead-off the inning and Jerar Encarnacion and Sean Reynolds followed with walks to load the bases. Charles (1-0) then struck out the next three LumberKings to preserve the two-run Snappers lead.
Clinton did get another man to reach in the eighth or the ninth inning. Charles earned his first win of the year for Beloit and Eric Mariñez was credited with his third save of the season for a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth.
The LumberKings will be the designated road team tomorrow when they play at home against the Quad Cities River Bandits to open a five-game series with the remainder of the games being played in Quad Cities. Clinton will throw right-handed pitcher Peyton Culbertson (0-0, 4.05) while the River Bandits will counter with righty Brett Conine (1-2, 3.60). First pitch is slated for 1:00 p.m. Fans looking to listen to the game can hear Erik Oas on the call at 100.3 FM WCCI and online at lumberkings.com via the tunein radio ap at 12:45 p.m. with the pregame show.
All tickets to Thursday's road came in Clinton will be general admission for $5.
 
About the LumberKings
The Clinton LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are preparing for their 64^thseason in the league and their first year of affiliation with the Miami Marlins. Since the club's inception in 1937, 281 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2019 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting LumberKings.com