Derby deals, Miracle shutout 2-0 by Manatees
Brevard County starter and Felix Jorge duel on Monday night
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 11, 2016) - The Brevard County Manatees shut out the Fort Myers Miracle, 2-0, at Hammond Stadium on Monday night in the series opener.
The Manatees struck in the top of the second. Clint Coulter coaxed a walk out of Miracle starter Felix Jorge to start the frame. Jorge (0-1) rallied to strikeout George Iskenderian, but Fidel Pena lined a single to center to put runners at first and second. Then, Blake Allemand lifted a base hit on a 1-2 pitch into right center to plate Coulter and put the Manatees on top, 1-0.
In the fourth, Brevard County added an insurance run. With two outs, Iskenderian laced a double into left field. Pena then smoked a 1-2 pitch into deep center field that sailed over the head of Edgar Corcino. Iskenderian scored and Pena reached third for a triple to push the Manatee lead to 2-0.
The Brevard County pitching staff combined to keep the Miracle off the board with a large contribution coming from starter Bubba Derby. Making his first official appearance for the Brewers organization since being acquired in a trade with Oakland in February, Derby (1-0) struck out eight batters and scattered five hits in 5.2 innings of scoreless work.
Reliever Jon Olczack and Tyler Spurlin combined to record the final 10 outs. Spurlin polished off a two-inning save for his second of the season.
Jorge finished the evening with a quality start in his Florida State League debut. Totaling seven strikeouts over six innings, Jorge surrendered just two runs on five hits with a walk in a losing effort. Brian Gilbert tossed 1.1 innings scoreless and Luke Westphal went 1.2 innings with a punchout.
At the plate, the Miracle mustered eight hits, all singles, but went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. T.J. White and Alex Real each had two hits.
The Miracle (2-3) continue the four-game series with the Manatees (2-3) on Tuesday evening with left-hander Randy Rosario making his first start against Brevard County right-hander Brandon Woodruff (0-1). It's the first 2-for-1 Tuesday of the season and fans can pick up a special buy one, get one ticket offer in the Tuesday edition of the News-Press. Fans can also get the 2-for-1 ticket offer by bringing in a Tuesday, April 12 receipt from Bob Evans Restaurant. Inside the gates, all fans can enjoy buy one, get one hot dogs, 12 oz. domestic draft beers and fountain soda.
For more information, call the Miracle offices at (239) 768-4210 or visit www.miraclebaseball.com.
The Manatees struck in the top of the second. Clint Coulter coaxed a walk out of Miracle starter Felix Jorge to start the frame. Jorge (0-1) rallied to strikeout George Iskenderian, but Fidel Pena lined a single to center to put runners at first and second. Then, Blake Allemand lifted a base hit on a 1-2 pitch into right center to plate Coulter and put the Manatees on top, 1-0.
In the fourth, Brevard County added an insurance run. With two outs, Iskenderian laced a double into left field. Pena then smoked a 1-2 pitch into deep center field that sailed over the head of Edgar Corcino. Iskenderian scored and Pena reached third for a triple to push the Manatee lead to 2-0.
The Brevard County pitching staff combined to keep the Miracle off the board with a large contribution coming from starter Bubba Derby. Making his first official appearance for the Brewers organization since being acquired in a trade with Oakland in February, Derby (1-0) struck out eight batters and scattered five hits in 5.2 innings of scoreless work.
Reliever Jon Olczack and Tyler Spurlin combined to record the final 10 outs. Spurlin polished off a two-inning save for his second of the season.
Jorge finished the evening with a quality start in his Florida State League debut. Totaling seven strikeouts over six innings, Jorge surrendered just two runs on five hits with a walk in a losing effort. Brian Gilbert tossed 1.1 innings scoreless and Luke Westphal went 1.2 innings with a punchout.
At the plate, the Miracle mustered eight hits, all singles, but went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. T.J. White and Alex Real each had two hits.
The Miracle (2-3) continue the four-game series with the Manatees (2-3) on Tuesday evening with left-hander Randy Rosario making his first start against Brevard County right-hander Brandon Woodruff (0-1). It's the first 2-for-1 Tuesday of the season and fans can pick up a special buy one, get one ticket offer in the Tuesday edition of the News-Press. Fans can also get the 2-for-1 ticket offer by bringing in a Tuesday, April 12 receipt from Bob Evans Restaurant. Inside the gates, all fans can enjoy buy one, get one hot dogs, 12 oz. domestic draft beers and fountain soda.
For more information, call the Miracle offices at (239) 768-4210 or visit www.miraclebaseball.com.