
Sun. 7/31/2016
Game 17
Redlegs 8,
Rangers 3
Playing their fourth game in as many days, the Rangers' weariness was showing true form as they couldn't capitalize on the Redlegs tandem of Kevin Campbell and Aaron Carmack.
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Steve Marshall busted out of a personal slump by contributing 3 of the team's 7 hits on the afternoon, including his 200th career hit as a Ranger, and scored the team's 5000th franchise run on a sacrifice fly by Robert Riley in the fifth inning.
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Shawn Schmitt allowed 4 earned runs over 5 innings of work in suffering his first loss of the season. Joe Becker allowed 1 earned run in 4 innings of relief.
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Offensive highlights: Steve Marshall 3-4, run; Nick Gilmore sac fly RBI; Robert Riley 1-3, sac fly RBI​.
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Historical Notes: Steve Marshall scored the 5000th run in franchise history! The Rangers lead the Backyard Battle series 13-9.
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