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| Final - 05/08/2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Jupiter Hammerheads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Clearwater Threshers | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | X | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| W - Edgar Garcia (5-0, 3.43), L - Graham Taylor (4-3, 4.71) |
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| THRESHERS BLAST HAMMERHEADS The Clearwater Threshers extended their winning streak to four by using the long ball to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads Thursday night at Bright House Field. With the win, Clearwater improved to 14-20 for the season while Jupiter fell to 16-18. Jake Blalock and Welinson Baez homered back-to-back in a 6-run first to help send Clearwater on their way to the 12-3 victory. Edgar Garcia improved to a perfect 5-0 on the mound, scattering seven hits over six innings while giving up just two runs.
The Threshers fell behind 1-0 in the top of the first after Smelin Perez scored following his leadoff double to start the game. The home team would respond with a five-hit, six-run. Quintin Berry and P.J. Antoniato put the pressure on Hammerhead starter Graham Taylor with singles to start the bottom half of the inning. Matthew Spencer followed with a triple to put Clearwater up 2-1. Clay Harris then drew a walk from Taylor before Gus Milner extended the lead to 3-1 with a sacrifice fly to plate Spencer. Blalock’s second home run of the season scored Harris, and Baez connected for his first of year to make the score 6-1.
Taylor would leave the game after a bases-loaded walk with no outs scored Harris, his second of three runs scored on the night. Harris scored his third run to start the 7th on a solo-shot over the left field fence. The righty’s bat has been on fire, hitting .529 in the last five games. Tuffy Gosewisch added a solo-shot of his own in the 6th to give the Threshers four on the night.
Six Threshers had multi-hit games, including Blalock’s 3-hit performance, as Clearwater pounded out 17 hits against Hammerhead pitching. Gus Milner had one of those 17 to extend his current hitting streak to 16 games, the longest to date this season in the Florida State League. He's hit .387 (24-62) over the course of the streak. The two teams square off for the third of the four-game series with first pitch scheduled for 7:00 PM at Bright House Field.  | | THRESHERS EDGE HAMMERHEADS The Threshers edged the visiting Jupiter Hammerheads 6-5 last night to take game one of the four game series.
Gus Milner extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single and an RBI and John Urick drove in two runs. Former ninth-rounder Andy Cruse recorded his first win of the season, giving up two runs on two hits in 2 1/3 innings of relief. Brian Schlitter pitched the last 2 2/3 innings to record his fourth save.
Reigning National League MVP Jimmy Rollins, on a rehabilitation assignment from Philadelphia, played all nine innings and created some excitement for the fans with several stellar defensive plays. Rollins was 0-3 at the plate with a walk and a run scored. The Threshers have won 4 of their last five games. The action continues tonight at Bright House Field at 7:00 p.m.
As with every Thursday home game, it is Thirsty Thursday. All drinks in the ballpark are two for the price of one. Gates open at 6 p.m. | | ROLLINS ADDED TO THRESHERS ROSTER 2007 NL MVP Expected to be in the lineup Wednesday
Jimmy Rollins, the Phillies 3-time All-Star shortstop, has been added to the Threshers roster for Wednesday night's game versus the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Jimmy was a Florida State League All-Star with the Clearwater Phillies in 1998. The reigning NL MVP, Gold Glove winner, and Silver Slugger recently went 6 for 8 with a homer, three doubles, and four RBIs in two extended spring training games and is in the roster for tonight’s game against the Jupiter Hammerheads. Don’t miss the MVP tonight, with happy hour at Frenchy’s Tiki Pavilion and $1 hot dogs. Great seats are still available by visiting the Bright House Field Box Office, online at www.ThreshersBaseball.com or by calling (727) 467-4457 | | BRUMMETT VICTORIOUS IN THRESHERS DEBUTTyson Brummett pitched seven strong innings as the Threshers defeated the Brevard County Manatees 3-2 Tuesday night at Bright House Field. The impressive debut was the final piece of the Threshers 3-1 series victory against their 2007 FSL championship opponent.
Brummett, who was promoted on May 3rd from Lakewood, pitched seven strong innings while collecting his first FSL win. The right-hander struck out seven batters and limited the Manatees to two runs.
John Urick provided a clutch double in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Threshers a 3-2 advantage. Sam Walls pitched the ninth inning for his fifth save of the season and third in the Brevard series. | | 
Go 'Inside the Clearwater Threshers' now. | | BIG EAST BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO CLEARWATER 
The BIG EAST Conference has announced that Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, FL has been chosen as the site of the 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST Conference Baseball Championships.
The conference is no stranger to Clearwater or Bright House Networks Field, as that facility hosted the 2006 BIG EAST Championship.
“We’re thrilled about the opportunity to return to Clearwater and Bright House Networks Field,” said BIG EAST Commissioner Michael Tranghese. “It gives our student-athletes a chance to play in a first-class facility and it provides a wonderful atmosphere for our fans.”
Bright House Networks Field is regarded as one of the top minor league playing facilities in the nation. The stadium serves as the spring training site for the Philadelphia Phillies, and it has housed the Phillies’ Florida State League affiliate Clearwater Threshers since the facility opened in 2004.
“This facility really has everything we look for when we evaluate possible championship sites,” said BIG EAST Associate Commissioner for Olympic Sports Jim Siedliski. “Its location is ideal from a weather standpoint and it has all of the amenities and details that will allow us to run a top-of-the-line event.”
“The Phillies organization is extremely excited to host the BIG EAST Championships again here at Bright House Networks Field for 2008 & 2009,” said Director of Florida Operations for Philadelphia Phillies John Timberlake. “We had a wonderful experience working with the BIG EAST Conference in 2006 and we really look forward to hosting another first class Championship with the fine institutions that represent the BIG EAST Conference.”
The seating capacity of Bright House Networks Field is 8,500, which includes 7,000 fixed seats. The outfield dimensions measure 329 feet down the leftfield line, 408 feet to center, and 330 down the rightfield line. The $25 million facility features a 360-degree main concourse, grass berm seating, group picnic areas, a children’s play area and a state-of-the-art video scoreboard.
The Phillies will work with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, the area’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, to promote the beautiful destination of Clearwater and the rest Pinellas County throughout the Northeast.
“When you combine a top-notch sporting event like the BIG EAST Championships with a world-class destination like St. Pete/Clearwater, the result is sure to wow everyone who attends,” said Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Director of Sports, Kevin Smith. “And that we were selected as the host destination for the next two years in a row is a real honor,” he added.
The 2008 BIG EAST Conference Baseball Championship will be played May 20-24, with the top eight teams in the regular season standings qualifying. The 2009 conference tournament will take place May 19-23. The winner of the BIG EAST Championship receives the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championship.
The championship game of the 2008 BIG EAST tournament is scheduled to be televised on ESPNU May 24. Fans may also visit www.BIGEASTBaseball.com to access the latest information about the championship, including ticket information, tournament brackets and a complete history of the event. | | FEEDING FRENZY MONDAY, MAY 5TH Fans don’t forget this Monday, May 5th is yet another Feeding Frenzy Monday. For just $11, our guests will receive a game ticket and a wrist band which entitles you to an All-U-Can-Eat buffet style from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
This Monday the “Frenzy” is featuring Boston Market, delicious samplings from Costco, and O’ Boobigans located on US 19 and Ulmerton. Along with these great selections fans can also enjoy Westshore Pizza, Delco’s Cheese Steaks, and a variety of items from our ball park menu.
Gates open at 6:00pm and game time is 7:00pm as your Clearwater Threshers feast on the Brevard County Manatees. Tell you friends, bring your family, another Feeding Frenzy is taking place this Monday, May 5th. | |
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