================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (65-50) lost to Norfolk (63-54) 4-2 in game one of their doubleheader: Box Score - RecapThe SWB Yanks were defeated 4-2 at Norfolk (Orioles) in game 1 of a doubleheader forced by a rainout Wednesday night. Game 2 was rained out.PITCHING: Romulo Sanchez got the start for the Yanks, his 9th as a starter. Sanchez got off to a very shaky start in the 1st inning. Norfolk got to him for 4 runs on 2 doubles, 2 walks, a single, stolen base, and error to take a quick 4-0 lead. He threw a perfect 2nd inning, and scoreless 3rd, allowing a walk. In the 4th, he gave up a single and made an error before being relieved. Sanchez took the loss (4-4). Sanchez' line: 3.1 IP, 4 runs, 4 hits, 3 K's--3 walks.Mark Melancon relieved Sanchez in the 4th inning with 2 men on base,...
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Romulo Sanchez,
Mark Melancon,
Chris Waters,
Shelley Duncan,
Juan Miranda,
Cody Ransom,
Austin Jackson,
Eduardo Nunez,
Marcos Vechionacci,
Eric Wordekemper
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles
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