Hartford, CT (AP)- The Hartford Whalers limped into the Amateur Draft Break
by splitting two with Anchorage. After pummeling the Abominations in Game
1, 8-2, Adam Riggs's throwing error cost Hartford Game 2, 1-0. Tom Gordon
pitched masterfully in Game 2. Flash went the complete game, allowing only
one unearned run. Rookie 2B Adam Riggs' throwing error in the seventh
allowed Stan Javier to reach base and later score on Chuck Lyn's
base-knock. Gordon was visibly distraught at the conclusion of the game
when he threw and kicked a few coolers around in the dugout on his way into
the tunnel. Riggs did not meet with reporters. In fact, only interim
Manager Dwight Evans met with reporters and simply said, "We're in striking
distance and as Yogi said, 'It 'aint over 'till it's over.' I'm
disappointed, don't get me wrong. There's no excuse to lose a 1-run game,
especially an unearned run. But I think this break will be good for us.
We have a lot to work on but no major changes will be made that haven't
already been made." Those changes included the recalling of pitchers John
Burke and Jack Broskie who combined for a near-perfect 9th inning in Game 1
today.
Tradewinds
Hartford has made it abundantly clear that they are looking to move for an
impact offensive player or a high Amateur Draft pick. No one on their
roster appears safe. Although Manager Dewey Evans isn't involved in the
fray, he has stated, "I cannot be concerned with that. I have to win games
with whoever I've got." Hartford's biggest needs appear to be contact
hitting and speed, speed, speed!
