The Flash certainly saw their share of the San Juan Epsteins early on this season, but after taking care of them 8-7 today, they will not have to see them anymore, barring a playoff matchup. The Flash won the season series 6-4, but the Epsteins made every single game competitive.
Quinn Stevenson was given the ball in the series finale, and even though he surrendered an unearned run in the first inning, he continued his streak of not allowing an earned run since being inserted into the rotation. Despite only going 5 innings today, he brought his numbers to 12.0 IP with 0 ER in 2 major league starts. Unfortunately Xavier Brooks blew the lead in the 6th inning to prevent Stevenson from collecting his 2nd win as a starter in as many starts.
Carl Oliver also made an appearance in this game, his first out of the bullpen. The former starter went 1.1 scoreless IP in just 16 pitches, though he did allow 2 singles. He managed to induce a double play ball to wrap up the 8th inning and get him through his day of work unscathed.
The Flash were pleased with his outing, but if Stevenson continues to pitch as strong as he has, Oliver may not regain his spot. For the season, including his long relief appearances earlier this year, Stevenson has a 1.75 ERA over his 36.0 IP. He's got a sub-1 WHIP at 0.97, which is 3rd on the staff behind closer Duke Monroe (0.92) and fellow starter Donovan Leiter (0.96).
At the plate: 1B Richard McMasters hit 2 HRs in today's game, bringing him to a total of 10 on the year...Despite an 0-for-4 performance, SS Richard Takada continues to lead the team in batting average at .315, 4 points ahead of RF Lefty Hodges...SP Quinn Stevenson went 1-for-2, bumping him up to a .417 clip with a bat in his hands. He added an RBI in the 4th inning, his first of the season.
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