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SPRINGFIELD, IL – June 16, 2008 –
DuPage’s Ryan Copeland was masterful Monday night in a 9-3
road win against the Springfield Sliders. Copeland went six
innings, allowed one run and stuck out 12 en route to the
win in front of 1,068 fans at Springfield’s Robin Roberts
Stadium.
The
Dragons were led offensively by Dave Reynolds, Matt Behren
and Nick Popescu who combined for 11 hits and 7 RBI.
Reynolds led the way with five hits while Behren and Popescu
both went 3-for-4. Beheren finished a triple short of the
cycle.
The
Sliders Jason Nantz gave Springfield a chance at a comeback
by allowing only three runs in his six innings of relief.
Jimmy Swift led the Sliders with a three-hit performance.
Springfield will be at home on Thursday when they host the
Dubois County Bombers for the first time this season.
Thursday’s regularly scheduled game will be combined with a
postponed game from earlier in the season. The
double-header will begin at 5:30 p.m. Gates will open at
4:30 p.m. for Thursday’s games which will feature $1 beer
and sodas for the entire night. Ticket prices range from
$4.00 for General Admission to $6.50 for Box Seats with a
wait staff.
~ Jay Gundy
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