Wednesday, July 29, 2009

First Inning

After a 13-minute delay due to the clumpy status of the pitcher's mound, the game began with Broncos starter Martinez facing WhiteWings second baseman Agustin Septimo.

Septimo fouled off a few pitches before being called out on a check swing, then shortstop Joaquin Rodriguez singled to left field after initially being called out on a check swing of his own (the base umpire negated that call). WhiteWings center fielder Rico Santana then hit a ground ball to Broncos shortstop Jaime Morales that appeared to be a surefire double play until Morales bobbled the ball allowing both runners to reach base safely. First baseman Brian Nichols came to the plate and struck out on a foul tip that was caught by Broncos catcher Luany Sanchez. WhiteWings third baseman Welinson Baez fell behind in the count then hit a foul ball that Broncos right fielder Robert Moron had a chance at but missed before striking out.

Martinez struck out the side, allowing two baserunners on one hit and one error.

In the bottom of the inning, Vasquez struck out Broncos first baseman Luis Ugueto to lead off then walked slumping center fielder David Cardona on four pitches. Unlike their counterparts, the WhiteWings were then able to turn a double play on a ball hit to shortstop Rodriguez. The 6-4-3 DP ended the inning with no score.

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