A'S WIN AT OSHKOSH, HOST MENASHA TONIGHT
2010-07-07
Cody Marshall hit a 3-run home run in the middle of a 5-run fourth inning that sparked the Sheboygan A's to a 10-3 win over the Oshkosh Giants at Oshkosh's E.J. Schneider Field Tuesday night.
Marshall added a run-scoring double in the seventh for a 4-RBI night. Matt Schilter drove in three runs with a single and a double and Alex Erdman drove in a run with two hits.
Eric Van Beck ran his record to 5-0 with six strong innings. He was nicked for eight hits, but gave up only one earned run and struck out nine. Kevin Wild got a save with three innings of relief.
The win puts the A's at 17-19 overall, 6-4 in the Northeastern League and 5-7 in the State League.
The club hosts the Menasha Macs in another big Northeastern game tonight at Wildwood Park. Game time is 7:30. It is Thrivent Food Pantry Night and fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive.
Friday night is the Northeastern Wisconsin League / Langsdorf League of Southeastern Wisconsin All-Star Game at Wildwood Park. The home run contest starts at 6 and the game at 7:30 p.m.
Representing the A's on the all-star team are infielder Taylor Schwarz, outfielder Doug Dekoning, catcher Ryan Schilter and pitcher Eric Van Beck. Cody Marshall is the A's representative in the home run derby.
