Hyannis Mets Team Coverage 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Mets Shutout Firebirds to End Losing Streak
ORLEANS, MA- A solid performance on both sides of the ball helped the Mets (7-11) rise to a 3-0 win over the Orleans Firebirds (10-9) in Wednesday night's game at Eldredge Park. Before last night the Mets had a 3 game losing streak, but during Wednesday's game they looked transformed. The Mets' defense was smooth, their batters disciplined, and their spirits high.
The Mets scored all three of their runs early in the game. In the first inning, Cody Hawn (Tennessee) hit a single that allowed Nick Crawford (UAB) to score. In the second inning, a pair of doubles from catcher, Dan Burkhart (Ohio State) and right fielder, Jackie Bradley Jr. (South Carolina) put another run on the board.
The Mets last run came in the fourth inning. Burkhart reached first on a lead off single to left field. He was then advanced by a sacrifice bunt laid down the third baseline by Johnny Ruettiger (Arizona State). The next batter, center fielder Trent Whitehead (East Carolina), crushed a ball to left field along the baseline to send Burkhart home.
The shutout can be attributed to a fluid defense and powerful pitching. The defense really supported their pitchers, including Elliot Soto (Creighton) who had some spectacular plays at short stop. With great defensive support, the starter Austin Hudson (Central Florida) really thrived. Hudson pitched six innings and earned the win. He retired the side twice, struck out three batters and never gave up a walk. Dallas Gallant (Sam Houston) entered the game in the 7th inning. Gallant struck out seven of the eleven batters he faced, earning his first save of the season.
The Mets will travel to Harwich tonight to face the Mariners (9-10). The next Mets home game is Friday as they look to take on the Cotuit Kettlers (8-9). Both games will start at 7 PM.
The Mets scored all three of their runs early in the game. In the first inning, Cody Hawn (Tennessee) hit a single that allowed Nick Crawford (UAB) to score. In the second inning, a pair of doubles from catcher, Dan Burkhart (Ohio State) and right fielder, Jackie Bradley Jr. (South Carolina) put another run on the board.
The Mets last run came in the fourth inning. Burkhart reached first on a lead off single to left field. He was then advanced by a sacrifice bunt laid down the third baseline by Johnny Ruettiger (Arizona State). The next batter, center fielder Trent Whitehead (East Carolina), crushed a ball to left field along the baseline to send Burkhart home.
The shutout can be attributed to a fluid defense and powerful pitching. The defense really supported their pitchers, including Elliot Soto (Creighton) who had some spectacular plays at short stop. With great defensive support, the starter Austin Hudson (Central Florida) really thrived. Hudson pitched six innings and earned the win. He retired the side twice, struck out three batters and never gave up a walk. Dallas Gallant (Sam Houston) entered the game in the 7th inning. Gallant struck out seven of the eleven batters he faced, earning his first save of the season.
The Mets will travel to Harwich tonight to face the Mariners (9-10). The next Mets home game is Friday as they look to take on the Cotuit Kettlers (8-9). Both games will start at 7 PM.
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