Threshers Fall To D-Jays In Series Opener

Clearwater Threshers starting pitcher David Buchanan fell victim to the long ball Tuesday (Aug. 16) evening and it cost the Threshers a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Dunedin Blue Jays.

Buchanan, 22, from Atlanta, allowed only six hits through five innings but three were homers producing all four Jays runs.

His teammates had plenty of opportunities to pick him up but fell short leaving nine runners on base.

After the Jays had built a three run lead, the Threshers got one back in the bottom of the third. However, they left the bases loaded with only one out.

What made this inning more disturbing is that Jiwan James was thrown out trying to steal second after a lead off single. The following four batters would reach base on three hard hits and a walk but only one runner would cross home plate. 

James lead off the fourth inning with his fourth homer of the season to cut the Jays lead in half but neither team would score after that.

On Deck: The FSL strikeout leader Trevor May takes his 9-6 record to the mound on Wednesday to try to even the series.

First pitch is at 7 p.m. at .

The two teams will then head up the road for game three Thursday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin.

Need to Know: After Tuesday's results the Threshers trail the Jays by two a half games in the North Division of the FSL.

Clearwater fan favorite Jonathan Singleton is proving the Houston Astros made a smart move in acquiring him along with pitcher Jarred Cosart for outfielder Hunter Pence.

The 19 year old from Lakewood, Calif. is batting .333 in 16 games with the Lancaster JetHawks of the Advanced A Californian League.