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Tanana Spins 19-K Game:
Everything was working for Frank Tanana today at Bill Davis Stadium. He had the perfect delivery. The ball was moving. The curveball was working.
In an unforgettable performance, the 22-year-old Tanana fanned 19 Tigers and sparked the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 3-1 victory over Memphis. He left Tigers hitters mumbling and muttering at the plate. And when he needed a strikeout, he got it.
"I don't know if there are many times that I've seen him throw better," said Ohio State manager Gordie Brady. "His location and command were really something."
In addition to collecting 19 strikeouts over 8 innings, Tanana allowed 1 hit and 2 walks in a superlative outing.
"I thought I'd make it easy on the guys today," Tanana said with a smile.
This season to date Tanana has a record of 15 wins and 5 losses with a 3.65 ERA, has appeared in 29 games and struck out 322 in 197.1 innings.
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