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Toledo Loses Shootout to Bulls In First Game of IL Playoffs

by @ Thursday, September 6th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Dennis Tankersley, Jason Karnuth, Andres Torres, Toledo Mud Hens - September 2007

The Mud Hens lost their first game in their hunt for their third straight Governors Cup in a high scoring affair.  Dennis Tankersley was knocked around for five runs in 3 1/3 innings but the Hens came back from that only to see Jason Karnuth give up four runs to take the loss.  Hens pitchers […]

Toledo Loses Regular Season Finale to Clippers

by @ Monday, September 3rd, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Aquilino Lopez, Michael Hollimon, Toledo Mud Hens - September 2007, Chris Lampert

The Mud Hens lost their final regular season to the Clippers 4-3 and it was a late inning meltdown that saw Columbus score two in the eighth and two in the ninth.  Chris Lampert, the player to be named later in the Mike Maroth trade, threw six shutout innings in which he struck out ten.  […]

Virgil Vasquez Throws Two Hit Shutout In Mud Hens Win

by @ Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Virgil Vasquez, Toledo Mud Hens - August 2007

Virgil Vasquez threw a gem as he pitched his second complete game shutout of the season in the Hens 4-0 win over Indianapolis.  He gave up just two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts and the win pushed his record to 11-5.
Chris Shelton provided the offense with a grand slam homer in the fourth […]

Ron Chiavacci Pitches Hens to Win Over Columbus

by @ Friday, August 17th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Mike Hessman, Toledo Mud Hens - August 2007

Ron Chiavacci improved to 11-6 with a nice start in the Hens 5-2 win over Columbus.  He gave up one run on four hits with six strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings. 
Mike Hessman went two for two with two walks, a homerun and three RBIs.  Chris Shelton had a team high three hits with two doubles, […]

Dennis Tankersley Pitches Hens to Win Over Indianapolis

by @ Saturday, August 11th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Dennis Tankersley, Dane Sardinha, Toledo Mud Hens - August 2007

Dennis Tankersley got off to a rough start but he settled down and improved to 9-6 in the Hens 4-2 win over Indianapolis.  He gave up the two runs on five hits and three walks with eight strikeouts in eight innings of work.
Dane Sardinha belted a two run homer in the seventh inning to help […]

Yorman Bazardo Pitches Mud Hens to Win Over Norfolk

by @ Thursday, August 9th, 2007. Filed under Yorman Bazardo, Chris Shelton, Toledo Mud Hens - August 2007, Marcus Thames

Yorman Bazardo improved to 10-5 on the season with a nice start in the Mud Hens 5-2 win over Norfolk.  He gave up two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk with one strikeout in eight innings of work.
Marcus Thames was the hitting star in his final rehab game.  He went two for […]

Virgil Vasquez Pitches Hens to Win Over Richmond

by @ Monday, July 30th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Virgil Vasquez, Dane Sardinha, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Virgil Vasquez improved to 10-3 on the season with a nice start in the Hens’ 2-1 win over Richmond.  He gave up one run on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in six innings of work.
Both Mudhen’s runs came via solo homeruns.  Chris Shelton and Dane Sardinha both yard for the Mud Hens.  […]

Yorman Bazardo Pitches Hens to Win Over Richmond

by @ Sunday, July 29th, 2007. Filed under Yorman Bazardo, Chris Shelton, Andres Torres, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Yorman Bazardo had one his best starts of the season with a complete game four hitter.  He did give up one run but it was unearned and he walked two and struck out four.  The win pushed his record to 8-5 on the season.
Chris Shelton went two for four with a solo homerun in the […]

Chris Shelton’s Error Leads To Two Runs In Hens Loss

by @ Sunday, July 15th, 2007. Filed under Jordan Tata, Chris Shelton, Timo Perez, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

Jordan Tata put together a nice start but a fielding error by Chris Shelton in the bottom of the sixth inning led to two unearned runs that cost the Hens in their 3-2 loss to Charlotte.  Tata fell to 3-2 and he gave up three runs (just the one earned) on five hits and two […]

Bats Edge Mud Hens 4-3

by @ Sunday, July 8th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Timo Perez, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007, Anastacio Martinez

The Mud Hens nearly doubled up the Bats when it came to hits with 11 versus the Bats 6, but that wasn’t reflect in the score as the Hens lost going into the break 4-3.  Chris Shelton went two for four with an RBI while Timo Perez went two for four with a double, a […]

Hens Held to One Run In Loss to Durham

by @ Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Kevin Hooper, Toledo Mud Hens - July 2007

The Mud Hens weren’t able to get much done at the plate in their 3-1 loss to the Durham Bulls.  Chris Shelton doubled and he drove in the only run while Kevin Hooper doubled and scored the only run.
Ron Chiavacci took the loss although he actually threw a decent game.  He gave up two runs […]

Mike Hessman Drives In Three More Runs in Mud Hens Win

by @ Sunday, July 1st, 2007. Filed under Yorman Bazardo, Chris Shelton, Mike Hessman, Timo Perez, Toledo Mud Hens - June 2007

Mike Hessman has been an RBI machine for Mud Hens and he continued to do it in the Hens 13-7 win over the Bulls.  He went two for four with a homerun, three RBIs and two runs.  Chris Shelton went two for three with a homerun, three RBIs and two runs while Timo Perez had three […]

Virgil Vasquez Throws Eight Solid Innings In Mud Hens Loss

by @ Saturday, June 30th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Virgil Vasquez, Toledo Mud Hens - June 2007

Virgil Vasquez just can’t catch a break.  He’s had some rough starts lately but even in his good ones, the team hasn’t hit for him and today was no exception.  He fell to 7-3 and he gave up two runs on just three hits with three strikeouts in eight innings in the 2-1 loss.
Chris Shelton […]

Mud Hens Lose to Ottawa In Ten Innings

by @ Friday, June 22nd, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Aquilino Lopez, Jack Hannahan, Toledo Mud Hens - June 2007

Aquillino Lopez gave up a run in the bottom of the tenth and he took the loss in a tight ten inning game between Ottawa and the Hens.  A pretty good start by Ron Chivacci went to waste.  He gave up three runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in eight solid innings.
Jack Hannahan […]

Mud Hens Blowout Chiefs 12-3

by @ Sunday, June 17th, 2007. Filed under David Espinosa, Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Mike Hessman, Toledo Mud Hens - June 2007

The Mud Hens poured on the offense in their 12-3 blowout win over the Syracuse Chiefs.  Chris Shelton went two for four with a homerun and two runs.  David Espinosa tripled and he drove in three runs while Mike Hessman went three for three with a double and three runs.
Ron Chiavacci improved to 6-4 with […]

Kenny Rogers Throws 3 2/3 Shutout Innings In Rehab Start

by @ Monday, June 11th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Toledo Mud Hens - June 2007, Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers was definitely a sight for sore eyes and he looked pretty sharp in his first rehab start.  He gave up just three hits and he struck out two in 3 2/3 innings.  Ron Chiavacci picked up the win and he gave up one run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts […]

Virgil Vasquez Strikes Out Nine In Win Over Yankees

by @ Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Virgil Vasquez, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007, Christopher Maples

Virgil Vasquez improved to 6-2 on the season with a nice bounce back start over the Yankees.  He gave up three runs on five hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in six innings of work.
Chris Shelton was the hitting star in the 4-3 win.  He went two for four with a two run homer.  […]

Dennis Tankersley Is Hit Hard in Mud Hens Loss

by @ Sunday, May 27th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Timo Perez, Dennis Tankersley, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

Dennis Tankersley dropped to 4-3 on the season with a rough start in the Mud Hens 8-5 loss to the Clippers.  He gave up seven runs on ten his and a walk in just three innings.
Timo Perez was the hitting star in the loss.  He went three for four with two doubles.  Chris Shelton also […]

Mud Hens Edge Clippers 7-6

by @ Friday, May 25th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Mike Hessman, Virgil Vasquez, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

The Mud Hens came from behind from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Columbus Clippers 7-6.  Virgil Vasqeuz picked up the win although he was hardly stellar.  He gave up five runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in five innings of work.
Mike Hessman had the big hit with a grand slam […]

Timo Perez Powers Mud Hens In Blowout Win Over Charlotte

by @ Sunday, May 20th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ramon Santiago, Timo Perez, Dennis Tankersley, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

The Mud Hens took care of the Knights 9-3 and Timo Perez led the way at the plate.  He went three for five with a double, a homerun, three RBIs and three runs.  Ramon Santiago also had three hits in the game while Chris Shelton finished with two hits and two runs.
Dennis Tankersley picked up […]

Ron Chiavacci Hit Hard in Mud Hens Loss

by @ Saturday, May 19th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci, Jack Hannahan, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

Ron Chiavacci dropped to 1-4 with a tough start for the Hens.  He gave up six runs on seven hits and five walks with four strikeouts in four innings of work.
Jack Hannahan had a nice day at the plate in the 8-2 loss.  He went three for four with a double and an RBI.  Chris Shelton […]

Mud Hens Sweep Doubleheader With Bats

by @ Friday, May 18th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Mike Hessman, Jason Karnuth, Jonathan Connolly, Andrew Graham, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

The Mud Hens took two in their doubleheader with the Bats and in the process, they ended a three game losing streak.  The first game was a pitcher’s duel with the two teams combining for two hits in the Hens 1-0 win.  Chris Shelton doubled and scored the only run on Jack Hannahan’s ground out.
Jonathan […]

Mud Hens Held to Three Hits in Loss To Pawtucket

by @ Monday, May 14th, 2007. Filed under Chris Shelton, Dennis Tankersley, Toledo Mud Hens - May 2007

Three hits normally won’t cut it and while Dennis Tankersley threw a good game, the Hens didn’t give him any support in a 3-1 loss to Pawtucket.  Chris Shelton had the only extra base hit of the game with a double and he also drove in the only run for the Mudhens.
Tankersley gave up two […]

Toledo Blows Five Run Lead In Loss To Rochester

by @ Sunday, April 29th, 2007. Filed under Toledo Mud Hens - April 2007, Chris Shelton, Dennis Tankersley, Kevin Hooper, Jason Karnuth

Dennis Tankersley was crusing in this one, and he came out in the eighth inning after giving up two runs to make it a 6-3 lead.  Then in the ninth, the Jason Karnuth collapsed and gave up six runs to lose it.  The two errors in the inning didn’t help things though.
Chris Shelton had a big day […]

Timo Perez’s Hitting Streak Ends in Mud Hens Ten Inning Loss

by @ Wednesday, April 25th, 2007. Filed under Toledo Mud Hens - April 2007, Zach Miner, Preston Larrison, Chris Shelton, Mike Hessman

This is just one of those things. Timo Perez had an eighteen game hitting streak and he was called on to pinch hit in an extra inning loss to Charlotte.   With just the one chance, he didn’t come through so the streak ends at 18.
Even more important is the Hens lost this one 6-4.  Zach […]

Zach Miner Hit Hard in Mud Hens Loss

by @ Friday, April 20th, 2007. Filed under Toledo Mud Hens - April 2007, Zach Miner, Chris Shelton, Timo Perez

Zach Miner continued his struggles with his fourth bad start.  He gave up five runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings.
Timo Perez had a nice day at the plate in the Hens 6-5 loss.  He went two for five with two doubles, two runs and two RBIs.  Chris Shelton […]

Toledo Wins One, Loses One in Suspended Game Doubleheader

The Mud Hens played two today, at least sort of because yesterdays game was suspended after four innings.  Yorman Bazardo hopefully got back on track with a decent start and he gave up two runs on four hits with three strikeouts in four innings (he pitched yesterday).  Jeremy Johnson picked up the win with three […]

Virgil Vasquez Struggles Again in Mud Hens Loss

by @ Wednesday, April 11th, 2007. Filed under Brent Clevlen, Virgil Vazquez, Ryan Rayburn, Toledo Mud Hens - April 2007, Chris Shelton, Kevin Hooper, Jason Karnuth

So far, Virgil Vazquez hasn’t adjusted to Triple A yet as he was hit hard in his second straight start.  This time he gave up six runs (four earned) on twelve hits and a walk with one strikeout in six innings of work.  Jason Karnuth threw two innings of relief and he gave up a […]

Mike Hessman Racks Up Five Hits in 14-2 Win Over Bats

It took them three games, but the Mud Hens finally picked up their first win of the season in a 14-2 blowout win over the Bats.  Mike Hessman was a perfect five for five and he scored three times while Chris Shelton and Timo Perez both homered.  Ramon Santiago and Brent Clevlen both drove in […]

Virgil Vazquez Hit Hard in Mud Hens Second Straight Loss

by @ Friday, April 6th, 2007. Filed under Virgil Vazquez, Toledo Mud Hens - April 2007, David Espinosa, Chris Shelton, Ron Chiavacci

I’m a huge Virgil Vazquez fan but man did he take it on the chin tonight.  He gave up four runs on four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings.  He did redeem himself a bit with eight strikeouts but it doesn’t quite make for all of those runs.  Ron Chiavacci was also knocked […]

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