6/24/11, Sinsheimer Stadium, San Luis Obispo, CA
The San Luis Obispo Blues (12-5 overall, 9-5 CCL) trailed by 5 runs at one point to Team Vegas, but scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning to tie the ballgame, and then one in the 6th to pull out a 8-7 victory.
In that 5th inning, Tanner Witt had an RBI single and both Chad Christensen and Tanner Witt had doubles that knocked in 2 runs apiece. In the 6th inning, Alex Detz had the go ahead RBI with a sacrifice fly, completing the Blues come from behind victory.
Sean Yost pitched well to start the game off for the Blues, pitching 3 innings and allowing 3 runs. Joshua Dexheimer (1-0) picked up his first win of the season in relief, pitching 3.1 strong innings and allowing 3 runs. Harmen Sidhu (1) earned his first save of the season by pitching 2.2 innings and allowing no runs.
Offensively, the Blues were lead by 4 batters that earned 2 RBI's each. Third baseman Tanner Witt went 2 for 5 and also scored 2 runs. 2nd baseman Alex Detz went 2 for 5, 1st baseman Wade Hinkle went 1-3 with a walk, and designated hitter Chad Christensen also had 2 hits.
The Blues play Team Vegas again tomorrow for the rubber match of the 3 game series. The game starts at 6 pm, and the gates will open at 5. All foul balls are free for the fans to keep courtesy of SESLOC Federal Credit Union, and the Blues Charity Partner is Templeton Parks & Rec.
