Game 142: The Riders get off to a fast start, scoring four times in the first inning, and go on to defeat the Commandos 7-3, beating a Niekro (Joe) for a change. Rick Sutcliffe goes eight for the win, improving to 12-11.
Game 143: Frank DiPino throws TWO scoreless innings in relief, Mike Madden and Rich Gossage follow with 1-2-3 8th and 9th innings, respectively, and the Riders hold on for a 5-3 win.
Game 144: Frank DiPino allows a two-run triple in the seventh, erasing a 5-4 Rider lead, but Milwaukee gets a break in the bottom of the ninth when Luis Salazar boots Bruce Benedict's leadoff grounder to put a man on base. Damaso Garcia follows with a game-tying triple, then scores the winner on Tim Raines' single. Ron Reed gets the win in relief, improving to 8-3.
The Riders host Chicago next.
9/10/2010 10:27 PM (edited)