Porcello strong, but Hens lose

Strikes out 7 in 7 scoreless

Updated: Saturday, 10 Jul 2010, 10:59 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 10 Jul 2010, 10:59 PM EDT

by Howard Chen, FOX Toledo Sports Director
FOX Toledo Sports Director

TOLEDO, Ohio - Having been pushed back a day in the rotation, Rick Porcello was the subject of trade rumors. What was real was his strong Saturday outing for Toledo.

The Mud Hens lost to Indianapolis 3-1, but it certainly wasn't because of anything Porcello did.

In fact, Porcello was in position to win the game after going seven scoreless innings. The righty gave up six hits, struck out seven, walked three and did not give up a run.

Casper Wells had scored in the 5th on a Jeff Kunkel sacrifice fly to give Toledo a 1-0 lead. Jay Sborz came in to try to close things out, but gave up three runs in the ninth inning to take the loss.

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