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Last season, there was a line dirt would've extended had there been dirt there, and it was acutally considered to be out of play. You could not catch a ball in that area.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Centene Stadium now and then
Last night I mentioned the changes to Centene Stadium since last season, the most noticeable on the field is down the right field line as show below.
Last season, there was a line dirt would've extended had there been dirt there, and it was acutally considered to be out of play. You could not catch a ball in that area.
Last season, there was a line dirt would've extended had there been dirt there, and it was acutally considered to be out of play. You could not catch a ball in that area.
Woods promoted to Asheville
After last night's win over Great Falls, the Rockies promoted Ghosts closer Coty Woods to Asheville in the South Atlantic League.
Woods was in his second year with the Ghosts after saving two games with the Ghosts last season. This season he is 1-0 with a 2.19 ERA, and three saves. He struck out 14 batters in 12.1 innings.
He is the second Ghost to be promoted to Asheville this season, along with Anthony Aguilera last week, and he's the third Ghosts to be promoted.
Woods was in his second year with the Ghosts after saving two games with the Ghosts last season. This season he is 1-0 with a 2.19 ERA, and three saves. He struck out 14 batters in 12.1 innings.
He is the second Ghost to be promoted to Asheville this season, along with Anthony Aguilera last week, and he's the third Ghosts to be promoted.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Ghosts beat Billings; Pull into second place
Despite blowing an early 4-0 lead, the Casper defeated the Billings Mustangs in game two of a four game series 7-5, to climb into a tie for second place in the South division.
In the bottom of the first, the Ghosts would load the bases with nobody out. Brett Tanos drove in two runs with a double, Blake McDade would drive a run in on a ground out, and Ryan Casteel singled in Tanos to make the score 4-0 Ghosts.
Billings would score two runs in the third with the help of a couple of errors, and they would tie it in the 3rd after and RBI double by Yorman Rodriguez and and RBI single by Donald Lutz.
Casper would come right back and answer with two runs in the bottom of the third. It started with a leadoff single by Corey Dickerson. He got to third on a single by Tanos. Dickerson scored on an RBI single by McDade, which got Tanos to third, and Tanos scored on a fielder’s choice. The Ghosts would add another run in the fourth after an RBI single by Rafael Oretega to make it 7-4.
Billings would score a run in the 8th to make it 7-5, but Juan Perez threw a 1-2-3 9th to pick up the save.
The Ghosts 1-5 hitters combined to go 10-for-20, with all five going 2-for-4. The Ghosts are 4-1 so far on the seven game homestand, and have won the first two against Billings.
In the bottom of the first, the Ghosts would load the bases with nobody out. Brett Tanos drove in two runs with a double, Blake McDade would drive a run in on a ground out, and Ryan Casteel singled in Tanos to make the score 4-0 Ghosts.
Billings would score two runs in the third with the help of a couple of errors, and they would tie it in the 3rd after and RBI double by Yorman Rodriguez and and RBI single by Donald Lutz.
Casper would come right back and answer with two runs in the bottom of the third. It started with a leadoff single by Corey Dickerson. He got to third on a single by Tanos. Dickerson scored on an RBI single by McDade, which got Tanos to third, and Tanos scored on a fielder’s choice. The Ghosts would add another run in the fourth after an RBI single by Rafael Oretega to make it 7-4.
Billings would score a run in the 8th to make it 7-5, but Juan Perez threw a 1-2-3 9th to pick up the save.
The Ghosts 1-5 hitters combined to go 10-for-20, with all five going 2-for-4. The Ghosts are 4-1 so far on the seven game homestand, and have won the first two against Billings.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Ghosts win on Dickeron's walk-off
Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth with a runner on base, Ghosts manager Tony Diaz elected to go to his bench. Corey Dickerson, who leads the team in homers and RBI was available to pinch hit, so Diaz inserted him into the game. Dickerson rewarded him with a 2-run walkoff home run, as the Ghosts defeated the Billings Mustangs 5-4 in the first game of a 4-game series.
Billings would take the lead in the second against Alejandro Barraza. Yorman Rodriguez led off with a single, and would get to second on a walk by Donald Lutz. Juan Duran would bunt them up a base, and they would score on a 2-run double by Sean Conner to make it 2-0 Billings.
Casper would get a run back in the bottom half of the inning. Ryan Casteel singled with one out, he was erased when David Kandilas hit into a fielders choice. Kandilas would score on an RBI double by Jeff Squier.
The Ghosts would climb within a run when Robert De La Cruz hit his second home run of the season in the fourth, and they would tie it in the sixth.
Jordan Ballard led off with a single, he would get to third on a single by Casteel, who would get thrown out trying to get to second base. Ballard would score on a wild pitch.
The Mustangs would regain the lead in the seventh on an RBI single by Yorman Rodriguez, and the score would remain 4-3 going into the ninth.
Squier walked with one out, after Dickerson was put in the game he would steal second. Then Dickerson’s homer sent the Ghosts home a winner.
They are now 12-14 on the season. Billings drops to 13-13.
Billings would take the lead in the second against Alejandro Barraza. Yorman Rodriguez led off with a single, and would get to second on a walk by Donald Lutz. Juan Duran would bunt them up a base, and they would score on a 2-run double by Sean Conner to make it 2-0 Billings.
Casper would get a run back in the bottom half of the inning. Ryan Casteel singled with one out, he was erased when David Kandilas hit into a fielders choice. Kandilas would score on an RBI double by Jeff Squier.
The Ghosts would climb within a run when Robert De La Cruz hit his second home run of the season in the fourth, and they would tie it in the sixth.
Jordan Ballard led off with a single, he would get to third on a single by Casteel, who would get thrown out trying to get to second base. Ballard would score on a wild pitch.
The Mustangs would regain the lead in the seventh on an RBI single by Yorman Rodriguez, and the score would remain 4-3 going into the ninth.
Squier walked with one out, after Dickerson was put in the game he would steal second. Then Dickerson’s homer sent the Ghosts home a winner.
They are now 12-14 on the season. Billings drops to 13-13.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Ghosts squeeze out win vs Voyagers
Rafael Ortega slid under the tag of catcher Rob Vaughn on a suicide squeeze by David Kandilas in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Ghosts a 6-5 win over the Great Falls Voyagers at Mike Lansing Field.
Tyler Gagnon’s league leading 1.80 ERA stayed the same as he allowed 1 run over five innings, but he got a no decision despite leaving the game with the lead.
Casper grabbed an early lead in the second inning. Corey Dickerson led off the inning with a single. He scored on an RBI double by Kandilas, who would score on an RBI single by Ryan Casteel with two outs to give the Ghosts a 2-0 lead.
Great Falls would get on the board with a run in the third. Dusty Harvard led off the inning with a triple, and would score on an RBI single by Ryan Lee. The Ghosts got that run back in the bottom of the inning when Ortega led off with a triple, and was driven in with two outs on a Blake McDade single.
Corey Dickerson’s RBI double in the fifth made it 4-1 Ghosts, but in the seventh Great Falls would battle back with the help of some shaky Ghosts defense.
They would score four unearned runs in the inning as the Ghosts committed three errors. The tying and go ahead runs would score on a 2-run single by Kyle Davis. That gave them a 5-4 lead.
The Ghosts would tie the game in the eighth after the first two batters of the inning reached base, and in the ninth they would win it.
Ortega led off the inning with a walk, he got to second on a sac bunt by Brett Tanos. Dickerson was walked intentionally, and McDade singled to shallow left field to load the bases. That setup Kandilas who was able to execute the squeeze bunt to win the game for the Ghosts.
The Ghosts are now 11-13 on the season, and they’ll go for the sweep Friday night against the Voyagers. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Tyler Gagnon’s league leading 1.80 ERA stayed the same as he allowed 1 run over five innings, but he got a no decision despite leaving the game with the lead.
Casper grabbed an early lead in the second inning. Corey Dickerson led off the inning with a single. He scored on an RBI double by Kandilas, who would score on an RBI single by Ryan Casteel with two outs to give the Ghosts a 2-0 lead.
Great Falls would get on the board with a run in the third. Dusty Harvard led off the inning with a triple, and would score on an RBI single by Ryan Lee. The Ghosts got that run back in the bottom of the inning when Ortega led off with a triple, and was driven in with two outs on a Blake McDade single.
Corey Dickerson’s RBI double in the fifth made it 4-1 Ghosts, but in the seventh Great Falls would battle back with the help of some shaky Ghosts defense.
They would score four unearned runs in the inning as the Ghosts committed three errors. The tying and go ahead runs would score on a 2-run single by Kyle Davis. That gave them a 5-4 lead.
The Ghosts would tie the game in the eighth after the first two batters of the inning reached base, and in the ninth they would win it.
Ortega led off the inning with a walk, he got to second on a sac bunt by Brett Tanos. Dickerson was walked intentionally, and McDade singled to shallow left field to load the bases. That setup Kandilas who was able to execute the squeeze bunt to win the game for the Ghosts.
The Ghosts are now 11-13 on the season, and they’ll go for the sweep Friday night against the Voyagers. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ghosts pull out a win against Voyagers
Rafael Ortega’s 3-hit, 3-stolen base night paced the Casper Ghosts to a 4-3 win over the Great Falls Voyagers in game one of a three game series at Mike Lansing Field.
Great Falls got the scoring started in the fourth inning. Ross Wilson led off the inning with a triple off of Albert Campos. He would score on a sacrifice fly by Andy Wilkins to make it 1-0 Voyagers. That was the only run that Campos allowed in six innings of work.
The Ghosts would come back and put up three runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead. It started with a single by Ryan Casteel. He got to second when Ryan Casteel reached on an error, and would score on a sacrifice bunt by Francisco Sosa after Sosa reached on an error by Ryan Wilson. The Ghosts would take the lead after Jose Rivera grounded into a double play. With nobody on and 2 outs, Yafistel Roja reached on an infield single. He would get to second when Thomas Royse threw a pickoff throw away. The Ghosts grabbed a 3-1 lead on an RBI single by Ortega.
In the seventh Steve Junker entered the game in relief of Campos. He allowed a leadoff double to Randall Thorpe, then Ryan Lee walked to give them runners and second and third with nobody out. Kyle Davis bunted into a fielders choice for the first out, and Dusty Harvard struck out looking, but Wilson singled in Lee to make it 3-2 and Wilkins singled in Davis to tie the game at 3. Clinton McKinney would then enter the game and get out of the jam.
The game would remain tied in the bottom of the eight, but it wouldn’t be tied for long. Ortega started the inning with a single, his third stolen base of the game got him to second, and he would score on an RBI single by Brett Tanos. McKinney would pitch the eight, and Juan Perez worked around a couple of singles in the ninth to strike out the side for his third save of the season.
The Ghosts are now 10-13 on the season, and will continue the series with Great Falls on Thursday night. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Great Falls got the scoring started in the fourth inning. Ross Wilson led off the inning with a triple off of Albert Campos. He would score on a sacrifice fly by Andy Wilkins to make it 1-0 Voyagers. That was the only run that Campos allowed in six innings of work.
The Ghosts would come back and put up three runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead. It started with a single by Ryan Casteel. He got to second when Ryan Casteel reached on an error, and would score on a sacrifice bunt by Francisco Sosa after Sosa reached on an error by Ryan Wilson. The Ghosts would take the lead after Jose Rivera grounded into a double play. With nobody on and 2 outs, Yafistel Roja reached on an infield single. He would get to second when Thomas Royse threw a pickoff throw away. The Ghosts grabbed a 3-1 lead on an RBI single by Ortega.
In the seventh Steve Junker entered the game in relief of Campos. He allowed a leadoff double to Randall Thorpe, then Ryan Lee walked to give them runners and second and third with nobody out. Kyle Davis bunted into a fielders choice for the first out, and Dusty Harvard struck out looking, but Wilson singled in Lee to make it 3-2 and Wilkins singled in Davis to tie the game at 3. Clinton McKinney would then enter the game and get out of the jam.
The game would remain tied in the bottom of the eight, but it wouldn’t be tied for long. Ortega started the inning with a single, his third stolen base of the game got him to second, and he would score on an RBI single by Brett Tanos. McKinney would pitch the eight, and Juan Perez worked around a couple of singles in the ninth to strike out the side for his third save of the season.
The Ghosts are now 10-13 on the season, and will continue the series with Great Falls on Thursday night. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
The storm clouds were brewin'
It looked a little ugly early in the afternoon in Orem, but somehow Brent Brown Ballpark was spared. All we got was a light drizzle. 
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Owlz shut down Ghosts
The Orem Owlz held the Casper Ghosts to a season-low 5 hits in their 5-1 win in game one of a three game series at Brent Brown Ballpark.
The teams traded zeroes until the third. Hampton Tignor led off the inning with a single to right, then Andrew Heid did the same to give them runners at first and second with nobody out. Travis Witherspoon struck out looking for the first out, but Thomas Nichols doubled down the left field line to score Tignor to make it 1-0 Owlz, and it gave them runners at 2nd and 3rd. After that Nick Farnsworth hit a line drive right at Jeff Squier, which could’ve resulted in a double play, but Squier dropped the ball, and that allowed Heid and Nichols to score to make it 3-0 Orem.
They would add a run in the fourth as starter Bruce Kern exited the game. Christian Bergman entered, and he allowed a triple to the first batter he faced, Rolando Gomez. He would score on a sacrifice fly by Daniel Eichelberger. Then The Owlz would take advantage of some shaky defense and load the bases, but Bergman was able to work out of the jam to keep it 4-0.
The Ghosts would get on the board in the 6th as Rafael Ortega drove his first home run of the season over the right field wall to make it 4-1, but Orem added another run in the seventh on an RBI triple by Nick Farnsworth to make it 5-1 Owlz.
The Ghosts would get runners at the corners in the seventh, but could not push across another run, and they would be set down in order in the 8th and 9th.
Casper falls to 8-12 on the season, and they are three games back of Orem and Idaho Falls for first place in the South division.
The Ghosts and Owlz will play game 2 of their series Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 4:05 at Brent Brown Ballpark.
The teams traded zeroes until the third. Hampton Tignor led off the inning with a single to right, then Andrew Heid did the same to give them runners at first and second with nobody out. Travis Witherspoon struck out looking for the first out, but Thomas Nichols doubled down the left field line to score Tignor to make it 1-0 Owlz, and it gave them runners at 2nd and 3rd. After that Nick Farnsworth hit a line drive right at Jeff Squier, which could’ve resulted in a double play, but Squier dropped the ball, and that allowed Heid and Nichols to score to make it 3-0 Orem.
They would add a run in the fourth as starter Bruce Kern exited the game. Christian Bergman entered, and he allowed a triple to the first batter he faced, Rolando Gomez. He would score on a sacrifice fly by Daniel Eichelberger. Then The Owlz would take advantage of some shaky defense and load the bases, but Bergman was able to work out of the jam to keep it 4-0.
The Ghosts would get on the board in the 6th as Rafael Ortega drove his first home run of the season over the right field wall to make it 4-1, but Orem added another run in the seventh on an RBI triple by Nick Farnsworth to make it 5-1 Owlz.
The Ghosts would get runners at the corners in the seventh, but could not push across another run, and they would be set down in order in the 8th and 9th.
Casper falls to 8-12 on the season, and they are three games back of Orem and Idaho Falls for first place in the South division.
The Ghosts and Owlz will play game 2 of their series Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 4:05 at Brent Brown Ballpark.
Ghosts snap losing streak with 2-1 win
The Casper Ghosts snapped their five game losing streak behind Tyler Gagnon’s six shutout inning performance in a 2-1 win over the Ogden Raptors in one hour and fifty eight minutes at Lindquist Field.
Gagnon picked up his second win of the season, and he allowed just 2 hits and walked only one batter while striking out eight.
The Ghosts were kept off the board until the third inning. Jeff Squier reached base on an infield single with one out. He was driven home on an RBI triple by Jose Rivera off the right field to give the Ghosts a 1-0 lead. Rivera scored on a sacrifice fly by Brett Tanos.
After Gagnon left the game the Raptors had a chance to put runs on the board against Clinton McKinney. Jake Lemmerman led off with a double, and then Mike Pericht struck out. After that Bobby Coyle singled, but Lemmerman was held at third to give Ogden runners at the corners with one out. Coyle tried to steal second, and the throw by Anthony Aguilera was off line, but it was cut off by Rivera who threw to third and picked off Lemmerman. Then Jonathan Garcia grounded out to third and the inning was over.
With the score 2-0 Ghosts, Coty Woods entered the game to try for his third save of the season. He retired the first two batters he faced, but then Lemmerman homered to left to make it a one run game. That brought up Pericht who leads the league in homers and RBI, and he drove a ball to deep right field, but it was run down by David Dinatale, and it preserved the Ghosts win 6-4.
The Ghosts are now 1-3 on their 7-game road trip, and they now go to Orem to play the first of three Saturday night. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Gagnon picked up his second win of the season, and he allowed just 2 hits and walked only one batter while striking out eight.
The Ghosts were kept off the board until the third inning. Jeff Squier reached base on an infield single with one out. He was driven home on an RBI triple by Jose Rivera off the right field to give the Ghosts a 1-0 lead. Rivera scored on a sacrifice fly by Brett Tanos.
After Gagnon left the game the Raptors had a chance to put runs on the board against Clinton McKinney. Jake Lemmerman led off with a double, and then Mike Pericht struck out. After that Bobby Coyle singled, but Lemmerman was held at third to give Ogden runners at the corners with one out. Coyle tried to steal second, and the throw by Anthony Aguilera was off line, but it was cut off by Rivera who threw to third and picked off Lemmerman. Then Jonathan Garcia grounded out to third and the inning was over.
With the score 2-0 Ghosts, Coty Woods entered the game to try for his third save of the season. He retired the first two batters he faced, but then Lemmerman homered to left to make it a one run game. That brought up Pericht who leads the league in homers and RBI, and he drove a ball to deep right field, but it was run down by David Dinatale, and it preserved the Ghosts win 6-4.
The Ghosts are now 1-3 on their 7-game road trip, and they now go to Orem to play the first of three Saturday night. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Ghosts lose fifth straight game 6-4
For the second straight night, the Casper Ghosts would grab an early lead, but it wasn’t enough, as they came up short for the fifth straight game. This time it came against the Ogden Raptors as they lost 6-4 at Lindquist Field.
The Ghosts would jump ahead 3-0 early. Blake McDade homered for the first time this season with a man on and 2 outs to give the Ghosts a 2-0 lead, then in the third Ryan Casteel grounded out with the bases loaded, driving in Brett Tanos to make it 3-0 Casper.
Ogden wouldn’t stay down for long. They got a run back in the 3rd with a 2 out rally, and they would tie the game in the fourth. Jonathan Garcia homered to lead off the inning to make it 3-2, then Leon Landry later tied the game with an RBI single with 2 out.
The Ghosts would regain the lead in the 7th, as Jordan Ballard led off the inning with a solo homer, but Ogden would comeback with 2 unearned runs in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead, and they would add an insurance in the bottom of the 8th.
Shawn Tolleson struck out the side in the 9th to preserve the win for Ogden 6-4. The Raptors have now won 4 straight, while the Ghosts have lost five straight. The two teams will finish their 2-game series Friday night, as Tyler Gagnon will take the hill for the Ghosts against lefty Antonio Castillo.
The Ghosts would jump ahead 3-0 early. Blake McDade homered for the first time this season with a man on and 2 outs to give the Ghosts a 2-0 lead, then in the third Ryan Casteel grounded out with the bases loaded, driving in Brett Tanos to make it 3-0 Casper.
Ogden wouldn’t stay down for long. They got a run back in the 3rd with a 2 out rally, and they would tie the game in the fourth. Jonathan Garcia homered to lead off the inning to make it 3-2, then Leon Landry later tied the game with an RBI single with 2 out.
The Ghosts would regain the lead in the 7th, as Jordan Ballard led off the inning with a solo homer, but Ogden would comeback with 2 unearned runs in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead, and they would add an insurance in the bottom of the 8th.
Shawn Tolleson struck out the side in the 9th to preserve the win for Ogden 6-4. The Raptors have now won 4 straight, while the Ghosts have lost five straight. The two teams will finish their 2-game series Friday night, as Tyler Gagnon will take the hill for the Ghosts against lefty Antonio Castillo.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Hernandez to Tri City
Ghosts infielder David Hernandez has been promoted to the Rockies affiliate in the Northwest League, the Tri City Dust Devils. He was told before last night's game in Idaho Falls, and left this morning to meet the Dust Devils at home in Pasco, Washington.
Hernandez played his college ball at Texas, and was in his second season with the Ghosts. He has played third base, second base and shortstop in Casper.
He joins a Tri City club that started strong but has dropped 4 straight and is now 8-10 on the season.
Hernandez played his college ball at Texas, and was in his second season with the Ghosts. He has played third base, second base and shortstop in Casper.
He joins a Tri City club that started strong but has dropped 4 straight and is now 8-10 on the season.
Ghosts fall in 11 at Idaho Falls
Despite grabbing a 5-0 lead, the Casper Ghosts dropped their fourth straight game, losing 6-5 in 11 innings to the Idaho Fall Chukars at Melaleuca Field.
Chukars starter Leondy Perez faced the minimum through three innings, without allowing a run, but the Ghosts would get to him in the fourth. Rafael Ortega led off the inning with a walk. He would get to third on a single by Brett Tanos. Perez would load the bases after walking Corey Dickerson, and the Ghosts would take the lead on a sacrifice fly by Blake McDade. Juan Crousset would single in Tanos to make it 2-0, then Anthony Aguilera made it 3-0 with an RBI single, which drove in Dickerson. Crousset and Aguilera scored on a triple by De La Cruz to make it 5-0 Ghosts.
After Alvin Mejias threw five scoreless innings the Chukars got to him in the sixth. After Tom Zebroski led off the inning with a ground out, the Chukars would get 4 straight singles from Travis Jones, Tim Ferguson, Justin Trapp, and Yowill Espinal, which scored Jones to make it 5-1. Mejias was lifted for Clinton McKinney. Geulin Beltre drove in a run on a ground out, and the Chukars would get within a run on a 2-run double by Murray Watts.
They would tie the game in the 8th with an unearned run. Ferguson led off the inning with an infield single. He would get to second on a sacrifice bunt by Trapp. McKinney then tried to pick Ferguson off of second base, but the throw was low and went into centerfield, allowing Ferguson to get to third, and he would score when Ortega bobbled the ball in centerfield.
Idaho Falls had a chance to win the game. They loaded the bases against Juan Perez, but Perez struck out Trapp to end the inning.
After the Ghosts stranded Dickerson at second in the top of the 11th the Chukars went to work against Kenneth Roberts. Jake Kuebler led off the inning with a single, and moved up to second on a single by Cameron Monger. Tom Zebroski bunted into a fielders choice, but Jones grounded a single past McDade at first base to win the game.
With the win, the Ghosts fall to 7-10, and have now lost five straight against the Chukars after winning the first 3 meetings between the two teams. Aguilera and Tanos each had two hits for the Ghosts.
Casper continues its 7-game road trip with the first of two games in Ogden Thursday night. Albert Campos gets the start for the Ghosts against Garrett Gould. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Chukars starter Leondy Perez faced the minimum through three innings, without allowing a run, but the Ghosts would get to him in the fourth. Rafael Ortega led off the inning with a walk. He would get to third on a single by Brett Tanos. Perez would load the bases after walking Corey Dickerson, and the Ghosts would take the lead on a sacrifice fly by Blake McDade. Juan Crousset would single in Tanos to make it 2-0, then Anthony Aguilera made it 3-0 with an RBI single, which drove in Dickerson. Crousset and Aguilera scored on a triple by De La Cruz to make it 5-0 Ghosts.
After Alvin Mejias threw five scoreless innings the Chukars got to him in the sixth. After Tom Zebroski led off the inning with a ground out, the Chukars would get 4 straight singles from Travis Jones, Tim Ferguson, Justin Trapp, and Yowill Espinal, which scored Jones to make it 5-1. Mejias was lifted for Clinton McKinney. Geulin Beltre drove in a run on a ground out, and the Chukars would get within a run on a 2-run double by Murray Watts.
They would tie the game in the 8th with an unearned run. Ferguson led off the inning with an infield single. He would get to second on a sacrifice bunt by Trapp. McKinney then tried to pick Ferguson off of second base, but the throw was low and went into centerfield, allowing Ferguson to get to third, and he would score when Ortega bobbled the ball in centerfield.
Idaho Falls had a chance to win the game. They loaded the bases against Juan Perez, but Perez struck out Trapp to end the inning.
After the Ghosts stranded Dickerson at second in the top of the 11th the Chukars went to work against Kenneth Roberts. Jake Kuebler led off the inning with a single, and moved up to second on a single by Cameron Monger. Tom Zebroski bunted into a fielders choice, but Jones grounded a single past McDade at first base to win the game.
With the win, the Ghosts fall to 7-10, and have now lost five straight against the Chukars after winning the first 3 meetings between the two teams. Aguilera and Tanos each had two hits for the Ghosts.
Casper continues its 7-game road trip with the first of two games in Ogden Thursday night. Albert Campos gets the start for the Ghosts against Garrett Gould. First pitch is set for 7:05.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Chukars edge Ghosts in Idaho Falls
The Casper Ghosts dropped their third straight decision 2-1 to the Idaho Falls Chukars in a quick 2 hours and 11 minutes at Melaleuca Field to fall to 7-9 on the season.
The Chukars grabbed the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning as Geulin Beltre hit the first pitch of the inning from Alejandro Barraza over the wall in right field to give the Chukars a 1-0 lead. It would be the only run Barraza allowed, as he threw 5 innings, allowing just the one run on four hits. He struck out six.
With Barraza out, Steve Junker would pitch the sixth for Casper. He walked the lead off man Murray Watts, who would get to third on a double by Jake Kuebler. They would add a run on a sacrifice fly by Malcolm Culver to take a 2-0 lead.
The Ghosts would cut the lead in half in the eighth. Ryan Casteel led off with a double. He moved over the third on a ground out by Jose Rivera, and he scored on a sacrifice fly by David Kandilas.
In the ninth, the Ghosts would strand the tying run at second base.
Greg Billo picks up his second win of the season. He threw five scoreless innings out of the bullpen for the Chukars.
The Ghosts have now lost six of seven and four straight to the Chukars.
The two teams will play the final game of the two game series Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:15. Alvin Mejias starts for the Ghosts opposite Leondy Perez.
The Chukars grabbed the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning as Geulin Beltre hit the first pitch of the inning from Alejandro Barraza over the wall in right field to give the Chukars a 1-0 lead. It would be the only run Barraza allowed, as he threw 5 innings, allowing just the one run on four hits. He struck out six.
With Barraza out, Steve Junker would pitch the sixth for Casper. He walked the lead off man Murray Watts, who would get to third on a double by Jake Kuebler. They would add a run on a sacrifice fly by Malcolm Culver to take a 2-0 lead.
The Ghosts would cut the lead in half in the eighth. Ryan Casteel led off with a double. He moved over the third on a ground out by Jose Rivera, and he scored on a sacrifice fly by David Kandilas.
In the ninth, the Ghosts would strand the tying run at second base.
Greg Billo picks up his second win of the season. He threw five scoreless innings out of the bullpen for the Chukars.
The Ghosts have now lost six of seven and four straight to the Chukars.
The two teams will play the final game of the two game series Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:15. Alvin Mejias starts for the Ghosts opposite Leondy Perez.
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