Recap

Burlington–Martin Ramirez scattered five hits and allowed one run over seven innings to lead the Carolina Rockies over the Dodgers 10-1 in a game that was called in the 8th inning due to heavy rain at Joe Davidson Park.

The Rockies offense had 13 hits and was led by lead-off batter Jonathon Foland who had three hits and scored three runs. Center fielder Saul Landeros drove in four runs on two doubles. Shortstop Brian Beckwith also had two hits, scored two runs and had two stolen bases.

In addition to the Rockies offense, they were aided by excellent defensive plays. Left fielder Dennis Williams made two nice running catches and shortstop Brian Beckwith made a good play after a ground ball deflected off third basemen Jonathon Foland’s glove and turned the front end of a double play. The Rockies turned another double play that started with Foland’s low throw to second that David McKnight scooped and his throw to first was also low that first baseman Jim Rand snagged to complete the double play.

With the victory, the Rockies moved to 2-11 on the season.The Dodgers moved to 7-8 on the season.