Hub City loses 4-3 in extra innings (11)

The Hub City Spartanburgers’ typically hot bats were cooled, managing only 4 hits in a loss to the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium, despite a strong outing from starting pitcher Paul Bonzagni. They lost 4-3 in 11 innings.

Limited to Four Hits

The Spartanburgers’ bats, usually a strength, were held to just 4 hits. Anthony Gutierrez accounted for 3 of those hits, while Arturo Disla had the other.

Hitting Streaks Continue

Gutierrez extended his hitting streak to 6 games, batting .346 over that span. Disla kept his own streak alive at 4 games, having hit in 5 out of his last 6 games with a .292 average.

Pitching Performances

Paul Bonzagni’s Strong Outing

Starting pitcher Paul Bonzagni, a Grapevine native and the #24 Rangers prospect, had a strong performance, pitching 5 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 run, and 7 strikeouts. In his 2 starts this season, Bonzagni has 8.2 innings pitched with a 2.08 ERA and 13 strikeouts.

Reliever Struggles in Relief

Reliever Mailon Felix (L, 0-1) (BS, 1) came in but faced difficulties, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs to the 3 hitters he faced, taking the loss and a blown save.

Looking Ahead

Game 4 of this 6-game series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks is scheduled for tomorrow night at 5:35 PM.

Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Hub City Spartanburgers recaps as the season continues!