By Robert H. Kelly
Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications
TEXAS CITY, TEXAS (May 31, 2008) Scoring only two runs off ten hits while leaving 11 men on base, the Bay Area Toros lost to the league leading McKinney Blue Thunder 9-2 Saturday night at Robinson Stadium in Texas City.
The crowd of 376 baseball fans saw the Blue Thunder erupt for nine runs off nine hits while leaving fifteen on base to take the victory.
McKinney starter Donald Furrow went seven innings, giving up all of the Toros' ten hits while striking out three for his first win of the season.
Toros starter Will Smelzter, who had yet to get a win for the Toros this season, went four 1/3 innings, giving up four runs off seven hits, while walking five and striking out three.
Center fielder Mitch Elloitt led the offensive punch for the Blue Thunder, going two for three, scoring two runs and one RBI. Outfielder Ryan Forsythe contributed with two runs off four at-bats and one hit.
The Toros remain in second place in the CBL standings with a record of 5-3, two games behind the Blue thunder, who stand at 7-2.
Action continues tomorrow at 6:35 PM for the rubber game of this three-game series.
Sunday's game is Ice Cream Sunday at Robinson Stadium with League City Wraps gives all kids in attendance at the game one free ice cream.
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