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Peoria Stymied by Valdez Monday, August 4th , 2110 Jesus Valdez of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers was on top of his game. The 22-year-old tantalized the Peoria Chiefs with crisp curves and changeups, mixed in with just enough fastballs to keep the batters honest, shutting them out, 6-0. "He had the changeup working," Peoria manager Tommy Davenport said in postgame comments. "You knew it was coming and you still grounded out -- and then he threw it even slower." The Wisconsin hurler had 8 strikeouts, gave up 1 walk and surrendered 5 hits in his complete-game effort. Valdez told reporters after the game that "keeping the ball down is the key to being successful in this league." "If you don't do that, they'll make you pay," he said. View Boxscore View Game Log |
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