Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
Triple-A Affiliate
The Official Site of the Tacoma Rainiers Tacoma Rainiers
Tickets & Promotions
Single-Game Tickets Group Ticket Options Season Ticket Memberships Private Hospitality Spaces R House Events and Promotions MyTicket & Season Ticket Exchange Info Manage My Tickets Ticket Terms and Conditions R City Kids Club Military Ticket Deals
Schedule
2024 Schedule Downloadable Schedule Game-by-game Results
Stats & Scores
Scoreboard Individual Stats Team Stats Standings MiLB Stats History & Records
Team
Roster Transactions Front Office Staff Media Information and Guidelines Corporate Partners Employment Opportunities Youth Programs Watch Video MiLB.TV Listen Live
Cheney Stadium
Frequently Asked Questions Know Before You Go Box Office Information Rain Policy Cheney Stadium Concessions R Bar Fan Behavior Policy Tacoma Affiliation History
Shop
News
News Home Media Information and Guidelines MiLB.com News
Sweepstakes & Contests
(253) 752-7707

Kelly Lifts Rainiers Over Redbirds, 3-2

Taijuan Walker tosses 5.0 innings in third rehab start with Tacoma
By
June 10, 2014

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ty Kelly's home run in the 12th inning lifted the Tacoma Rainiers to a 3-2 win over the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park on Monday night.

Kelly broke open a 2-2 tie with a solo home run to centerfield that ultimately earned the Rainiers a victory in the team's series opener at Memphis. The homer was Kelly's eighth this season and fourth over his last 11 games.

Earlier in the outing, Tacoma was forced to overcome a 2-0 deficit after the Redbirds tallied a run in each of the game's first two innings. Greg Garcia belted a solo home run in the first, and Thomas Pham took a one-run shot deep with two outs in the second.

The Rainiers locked the game at two after posting runs in the seventh and eighth. Logan Morrison, in the 17th game of his Major League rehab stint with the Rainiers, brought Tacoma within a run after delivering an RBI single with two outs in the seventh. One inning later, Jabari Blash plated the tying run with a double that scored Nick Franklin.

Tacoma's bullpen combined to hold the Redbirds scoreless through the game's final 7.0 innings. Chance Ruffin (2.0), Lucas Luetge (2.0), Mike MacDougal (1.0), Logan Bawcom (1.0) and Brandon Maurer (1.0) each turned in shutout innings of relief work. Bawcom (2-3) collected the win after tossing an inning in the 11th and Maurer collected his second consecutive save following one frame of action in the 12th.

Starter Taijuan Walker held Memphis to two runs on four hits in 5.0 innings. In his third rehab appearance the Rainiers this season, the right-hander struck out three and walked one.

The Rainiers (26-37) play the second game of a four-game series at Memphis (31-33) at 5:05 p.m. tomorrow, June 10. Right-hander Matt Palmer (1-2, 2.14) is expected to start for Tacoma against Redbirds right-hander Zach Petrick (3-3, 4.47).

To purchase season tickets, group packages or party decks for the 2014 season, call (253) 752-7707 or email [email protected]. Up-to-date news and notes leading up to the start of the 2014 season can be found at www.tacomarainiers.com and by following the Rainiers on Twitter (@RainiersLand) or liking the team on Facebook.