Dealing Keel dominates RockHounds

An impressive outing from All-Star lefty Jerry Keel helped San Antonio blank Midland 3-0 Friday before a sellout Used Car Night crowd of 7,456 at Wolff Stadium.
The Missions, looking to build on Thursday's series-opening win, called upon Keel to stymie the RockHounds once again. The 6'6 hurler surrendered just one hit over the first six innings, allowing his team to piece together some offense against mound opponent Parker Dunshee (0-1).
San Antonio did just that in the third when Fernando Tatis Jr. took the righty's 1-1 pitch over the wall in left for the game's first run.
In the fifth, the Missions provided Keel some breathing room by starting the inning with three straight singles, the last of which, off the bat of Josh Naylor, scoring two runs.
Keel (6-2) kept the 3-0 lead, allowing just three hits and three walks, while striking out five over seven and a third innings. Eric Yardley and Brad Wieck (10^th save) combined on the last five outs to wrap up San Antonio's league-best eighth shutout of the season.
San Antonio (2-2, 44-30) continues its four-game series with Midland (0-4, 33-40) Saturday night. The Missions will be wearing special Sandlot-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off throughout the game with all proceeds benefiting State of Texas Kidney Foundation. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Right-hander Jesse Scholtens (4-1, 2.80) will get the ball for the Missions, while the 'Hounds counter with lefty Jesus Luzardo (4-3, 3.40). Following the game there will be a special fireworks show courtesy of the Kidney Foundation.