JNEWS: Parisi, Mike (2006)
The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
May 6, 2007 Sunday
Final Edition
Redbirds Postgame
BYLINE: Jim Masilak
SECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D13
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Pitching line
Mike Parisi gave up a home run with his first pitch of the game, but the Redbirds’ right-hander recovered nicely. Parisi limited the Isotopes to three runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking none. After failing to go deeper than five innings in any of his first four starts, the 24-year-old made it through seven on a mere 76 pitches Saturday.
Sizzlin’
Rightfielder Ryan Ludwick hit his eighth homer of the season in what may have been his final game with the Redbirds. Ludwick, who was called up to St. Louis following the game, went 2-for-3 and drove in his Pacific Coast League-leading 36th RBI of the year. Brian Falkenborg pitched a perfect ninth inning for his league-best ninth save.
Fizzlin’
Leftfielder Nick Stavinoha went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He has just one extra-base hit in his last 12 games.
Foul tips
Parisi wasn’t amused when Albuquerque shortstop Robert Andino homered to left-center to lead off the game.
“I was like, ‘What just happened,’ ” Parisi said. “You’ve just got to say, ‘Hey, it’s one run. What are you gonna do?’ . I came back and didn’t give up any more runs that inning.”
Redbirds manager Chris Maloney was pleased with Parisi’s latest effort. While the former Manhattan college standout got a no-decision, the ‘Birds improved to 5-0 when he starts.
“Great start by Mikey,” Maloney said. “It’s tough when the first pitch you throw goes out of the ballpark. He kept his cool, kept his moxie and made some good pitches.”
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