Threshers Fall in Extra-Inning Battle to Miracle in Series Opener
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Clearwater Threshers could not hold on to a late 1-0 lead and suffered a 5-4 extra inning loss to the Fort Myers Miracle in the first game of a three-game series at Spectrum Field.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Clearwater Threshers could not hold on to a late 1-0 lead and suffered a 5-4 extra inning loss to the Fort Myers Miracle in the first game of a three-game series at Spectrum Field.
Clearwater (2-7), off the strong arm of
After Fort Myers (5-4) grabbed the lead in the 10th inning, Clearwater would respond with a run of their own with a sacrifice fly from
The visitors broke the 2-2 deadlock in the 11th inning when two runs came across on bases-loaded walks issued by Clearwater reliever
The home team continued to fight back, capitalizing on the extra- inning rule with a runner on second when
The goodwill wouldn't last when Fort Myers scored another run in the top of the 12th inning to grab a 5-4 lead.
Despite starting the bottom of the frame with the runner on second,
It was a tough no-decision for right hander Requena, who pitched six one-hit frames with eight strikeouts. The native of Venezuela has tallied 16 strikeouts in 11 innings of work to open 2019.
Right hander
Clearwater will look to even the three-game series with Fort Myers on Saturday night at Spectrum Field. LHP
Saturday night will feature another amazing fireworks display after the conclusion of the contest, presented by TNT Burgers.