Bjork Outscore Mets 16-6, Lose 2 of 3 April 8, 1999
Duluth, MN. (Duluth AP) The Bjork came into the new season with high hopes of contention and expectations, yet were greeted with an all too familiar sight. Duluth
opening the season with an away series against the Mets going 1-2, even
though they outscored the Mets 16-6. In the season opener, Duluth ace
Jeff Hallony tossed a beautiful complete game, yielding only one run but
got nothing but a 1-0 loss to show for it. "I guess the guys just
couldn't get it going today", commented Hallony, "I mean, when you go out
and give up only one run, you expect something, but Kerry out did me with
the shutout." The Bjork retaliated with a 12-0 shelling in game two, lead
much in part by rookie Mike Caruso, this years 9th pick and All-star Alex
Rodriguez. "Caruso was a great pick-up", stated Coach Kirby Puckett,
"many people criticized GM Lund for drafting yet another SS. I even
questioned it due to the teams depth in the slot, but Lund reassured me
that Caruso was the best player left in the draft and we'd find a spot for
him here in Duluth." Rookies Lee and Caruso are starting an interteam
rivalry for rookie of the year with promising #'s after the first series.
Mike's hitting +.400 with 5 RBI, while Lee is swinging at a +.300 clip
after 3 games. "The season has just started, and we still plan to contend
for a trip to the post season", stated Esteban Loaiza shortly after his
shutout of the Mets, "we're still confident."
Wanted: Duluth in need of a legitimate clean-up hitter, all offers please
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