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batted balls · 07-20-2006, 10:39 PM

April 1, 2007

Los Angeles--Starter Mark Prior was uncharacteristically wild. Reliever Steve Busby doused the flames with gas, and Arizona State battered Southern California 6-2 in the season opener.

"I was all over the place today," said Prior. "Not good at all."

Prior may have been too hard on himself. The Trojan right-hander allowed just one hit--a two-run homer to Oddibe McDowell--in six innings. Prior struck out nine but walked a career-high seven.

The Trojans led 2-0 after five innings, thanks to solo home runs by Mark McGwire and Fred Lynn. McDowell's homer, however, tied the game.

"I went to the plate looking for a fastball and got it," said McDowell (shown below). The Sun Devil center fielder was 2-for-4 with three RBIs.

Arizona State then scored two runs in both the eighth and ninth innings. McDowell and catcher Mike Colbern drove home runs. Second baseman Bump Wills had a two-run single.

Busby, who relieved Prior in the seventh, allowed two runs on three hits. Barry Latman, the third USC pitcher of the day, gave up one run on one hit and three walks.

"Our pitching was subpar today," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "We can't expect to contend for the pennant if that continues to be the case."

Arizona State and USC finished first and second respectively in the AABL West last season. The Sun Devils and Trojans are expected to battle for the West title again this year.

Floyd Bannister pitched six innings and allowed two runs on five hits to earn the win for Arizona State. Bannister walked two and struck out seven. Larry Gura pitched three innings of shutout relief to earn a save.

"Floyd and Larry threw well today, all things considered," said Sun Devil manager Bobby Winkles.

Other West Scores:
Oklahoma State 4, San Diego State 3
Cal 5, Arizona 4
UCLA 7, Stanford 1
Cal State Fullerton 5, Texas 1

07-20-2006, 10:39 PM	#178 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Arizona State Batters Southern Cal in Season Opener April 1, 2007 Los Angeles--Starter Mark Prior was uncharacteristically wild. Reliever Steve Busby doused the flames with gas, and Arizona State battered Southern California 6-2 in the season opener. "I was all over the place today," said Prior. "Not good at all." Prior may have been too hard on himself. The Trojan right-hander allowed just one hit--a two-run homer to Oddibe McDowell--in six innings. Prior struck out nine but walked a career-high seven. The Trojans led 2-0 after five innings, thanks to solo home runs by Mark McGwire and Fred Lynn. McDowell's homer, however, tied the game. "I went to the plate looking for a fastball and got it," said McDowell (shown below). The Sun Devil center fielder was 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Arizona State then scored two runs in both the eighth and ninth innings. McDowell and catcher Mike Colbern drove home runs. Second baseman Bump Wills had a two-run single. Busby, who relieved Prior in the seventh, allowed two runs on three hits. Barry Latman, the third USC pitcher of the day, gave up one run on one hit and three walks. "Our pitching was subpar today," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "We can't expect to contend for the pennant if that continues to be the case." Arizona State and USC finished first and second respectively in the AABL West last season. The Sun Devils and Trojans are expected to battle for the West title again this year. Floyd Bannister pitched six innings and allowed two runs on five hits to earn the win for Arizona State. Bannister walked two and struck out seven. Larry Gura pitched three innings of shutout relief to earn a save. "Floyd and Larry threw well today, all things considered," said Sun Devil manager Bobby Winkles. Other West Scores: Oklahoma State 4, San Diego State 3 Cal 5, Arizona 4 UCLA 7, Stanford 1 Cal State Fullerton 5, Texas 1 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 07-20-2006 at 10:44 PM.