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Show 'BIRD SP·ORTS 'Birds take two of three, move season mark to 9-11 By BEN GUNDERSON JOURNAL SPORTS WR1T1'.R Due to El Nino's surprise attacks over the weekend, baseball games scheduled to play on SU's turf were moved to St. George for both Friday's double-header and Saturday's final meeting between SU and the Mesa State Mavericks. Friday, the Mavericks split the double-header with SU, taking the first game with_ a 9-5 win. In the third inning Mesa State just kept bangin' away at the plate as five batters were able to go long a total of seven times. Unable to keep up with Maverick hurler Ron Young, the 'Birds found themselves in a four-run hole by game's end. In Friday's second game, however, the tables were turned in favor of the 'Birds as first baseman D.J. Penick knocked two out of the park while rightfielder Jake Peterson added another homer to the board to give SU a three-run rally in the first inning. Mesa State, although able to match the 'Birds in home runs, found themselves on the short end of a 12-9 count. With both teams tied in the threegame series, Saturday's final meeting would prove to be a grudge match. The 'Birds came our strong with a sevenrun lead over the Mavericks through the second inning. Mesa State retaliated in the first half of the third inning, coming to within one run of SU. The 'Birds answered back, however, managing to up the ante with three more runs in their half of the third. By the sixth inning the 'Birds had secured a 13-8 lead over the Mavericks. This lead was to be short lived, however, as the Mavericks ran a fiverun rally with no answer from SU through the ninth inning,. tying the ballgame at 13-13 and inducing extrainning play. With Kyle Kimoto on the mound, Mesa State was unable to secure another run in the firs t half of the 10th. Having home-field advantage over the Mavericks, the 'Birds bad the last word in this game as centerfielder Phil Downing nailed one into center to bring in shortstop Scott Carlson for the game-winning run for a 14-13 'Bird win. That gave SUU a 9-11 mark on the year while Mesa dropped to 7-8. Today through Wednesday, the 'Birds will start in on another three-game series against the University of San Diego Toreros in St. George. tur.io [,6st PHOTOGRAPH Y by Karl Hugh Now Open Sat. 10-3 NOWR6NTING East Cobble Creek Dr. Cedar City 353 8~~-1~~~ New 2 bedroom. 1 bath and 3 bedroom. 2 bath apartment homes. All units feature: • Cable ready • Central air •Dishw~her • Disposal • Extra storage • G~heat • Covered parking available • W~her/ dryer unit • Frost Free Refrigerator Now accepting applications for our new phase of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments now available. Stop by & let us show you our model unit today! Ple~e Note: Income limits apply, also we are able to rent to students who are part-time, married. or have children. There's only one love in your life... Why settle for anything_ _. ' less... We Specialize in • Weddings • Engagements • Head shots • Graduation .,s,. ln rite middle· of rite block... behind the clock sittings • Roommates quality • Individuality • Affordability . 98 West Center St.• Cedar City• 865-7434 _Q111mok{;est (J):;o;~:."~,~;: Diamond Engagement Sets 83 N. Main Cedar City 586-8341 J |
