Jon Rodriquez's seventh inning home run was the only run scored.
photo by Tim Evearitt
Jacksonville, Fl. - - - Chattanooga Lookouts first baseman Jon Rodriguez hit a seventh-inning solo home run for the only scoring in the Lookouts, 1-0, win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in front of 3,706 to witness the finale of the highest-attended series in the history of the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Sunday afternoon.
Paul Clemens started for Chattanooga and pitched into the sixth frame. He scattered five hits and struck out four while walking one. Each starting pitcher got a no-decision.
After pitching 1 1/2 scoreless frames, Todd Van Steensel earned his first victory of the year.
Mason Melotakis picked up his first save after tossing two perfect frames.
The hits were few and far between for both clubs.
Engelb Vielma finished 1-for-4. Ryan Walker and Jose Gonzalez each picked up a hit. Levi Michael and Nick Gordon were the only Lookouts hitters who didn't strike out in the game.
With the win, Chattanooga won the rubber game of the three-game set with Jacksonville. The Lookouts moved to 5-5 on the season.
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The Lookouts return home Monday to open a five-game set against Biloxi. Game time is 7:15 p. m.
Paul Clemens had his best outing of the season.
photo by Tim Evearitt