Visalia beats Blaze to end 9-game losing skid
| Friday, Jul 17 2009 11:02 PM
Last Updated Friday, Jul 17 2009 11:02 PM
Visalia Rawhide 6, Blaze 2
At Sam Lynn Ball Park
Winner Josh Collmenter (7-5) Loser Ryan Tatusko (3-4) Save Billy Spottiswood (4)
It was over when Visalia, trailing 2-0, scored four runs in the fifth inning off Blaze starter Ryan Tatusko on a bunt single, two doubles, a single and hit batsmen.
What's burning The Rawhide snapped a nine-game losing skid. ... Bakersfield leads the season series 14-10. ... Former Bakersfield Dodger Wayne Kirby, who serves as outfield coordinator for the Texas Rangers organization, is in town working with Blaze outfielders and baserunners.
Today's game Visalia (Pat McAnaney 7-5, 4.73 ERA) at Blaze (Jared Hyatt 1-0, 8.44 ERA), 7:30 p.m.
