A's fall behind early, Rally to hand Orioles first loss

5/7/08

The Greensboro A’s got back to their winning ways on Wednesday, May 7th, defeating the Orioles 10 - 5. After falling behind early, the A’s bats awakened as they rallied to score 10 runs and hand the Orioles their first loss of the season. The A’s improved to 3 - 1.


A’s on the Mound:

Kenny Latham, who was making his 2008 debut, endured a rocky first inning in which he gave up 4 runs on 4 hits and walked 2. After the first, Latham settled in and pitched 4 scoreless innings. He picked up the win, making him 1 - 0 on the year. Jeff Gantt pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th, giving up just 1 unearned run, before pitching a scoreless 7th and 8th.


A’s at the Plate:

After falling behind early, the A’s scored 8 unanswered runs and never looked back, ending up with 10. Rob Smith, 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored, Chris Bennett, 2 for 4 with a triple, 2 RBI, 1 run scored, and Jeff Gantt, 2 for 4 with a double 2 RBI, 1 run scored, led the way in the A’s hitting attack. Other Notables: B. Willard, 2 - 3, 2 runs scored; B Oliver, 1 - 4, 2 RBI; K Latham, 1 - 3, 2 runs scored, BB.


Game Notes:

K. Gantt (wrist), and J. Cox (broken gum bone) did not play due to injury.


Team Notes:

Jonathan Cox will miss the remainder of the season due to his injuries. Sean Shanahan will be making his 2008 debut on Tuesday, May 13th.


On Deck:

The A’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th. The location has been changed to Deep River in High Point. Start time is set for 7 pm.


Jeff Gantt, Greensboro A’s staff writer
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