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Game 2
Columbus 3 - Bronx 6
In his second career NLB start, rookie Bill McMartin battled for seven innings, but ultimately gave up two long balls and four earned runs in a losing effort. His record drops to 0-2. The Zoo's DH, Mike Douglas, tagged McMartin for both of the home runs. Garland Schneider was smacked around in one inning of relief, surrendering two earned runs on three hits.
Game 3
Columbus 14 - Bronx 6
Big Stud Vega gave up three runs in the 1st inning and then gave up three more runs in the second (two unearned) and it appeared as if the route was on. However, the Hot Dogs batters had other ideas. In a performance for the ages, Barry "Condor" Summers hit three home runs off three different Bronx pitchers! His box score for the day: 3-for-6, 3 HR, 9 RBI. Mauro Moreno added a solo long ball of his own and Columbus stormed back for the 14-6 victory. Vega settled in nicely after the 2nd inning, pitching four scoreless innings to improve his record to 3-1.
After a slow start, the Hot Dogs have won six of their last nine games. 2B Alberto Vazquez left the game late with an apparent hamstring injury. He is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, the team has not yet placed him on the disabled list but is expected to do so before their next game against Brooklyn in two days. The most likely replacement candidate is LF Michael "Not the Fat Filmmaker" Moore, who is hitting .368 in Triple A.
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