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May 31, 2007
Columbus 5 Pawtucket 2
The Columbus Clippers hit Pawtucket starter Abe Alvarez up for five runs over four-plus innings and went on to win at McCoy Stadium Thursday night, 5-2.
Alvarez was a surprise starter after Runelvys Hernandez opted out of his contract earlier in the day. Hernandez had an option to become a free agent on June 1 and decided to exercise that clause a day early.
Alvarez pitched well for three innings but Columbus hit him for four runs in the fourth inning with a 2-run double by Brandon Harper and a wild pitch that allowed another run to score being the key plays. Kory Castro hit a solo home run in leading off the fifth inning to extend Columbus' lead to 5-0.
The Clippers' pitcher, Felix Diaz had his best outing of the season against Pawtucket. The veteran righty dominated the home team, limiting the Sox to no runs and four hits over seven innings to improve his record to 4-4 on the year.
The PawSox scored 2 runs in the eighth inning, thanks in large part to 4 walks.
Mike Timlin pitched a perfect seventh inning for the PawSox in relief. The veteran right-hander threw just 12 pitches, 8 for strikes, and pushed his fastball up into the low-90's on the McCoy Stadium radar gun. Red Sox manager Terry Francona and pitching coach John Farrell were both on hand to watch Timlin and the PawSox. No word on Timlin's status with Boston was revealed last night.
The PawSox hit the road and begin a weekend series in Norfolk Friday.
KEVIN McNAMARA
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