Dirty Reds Squelch 1837 BBC Offense in Shutout Win
Fans brought energy and enthusiasm to the Houston 1837 BBC home opener. Miguel Rubia started for the home team against Michael Machen for the San Mateo Dirty Reds. The 1837 BBC were unable to reward the home crowd with a win. The final score was 3-0, San Mateo. Michael Machen was named player of the game. The winning pitcher was Machen, now 1-0. He tossed 6 innings of 2-hit ball, while walking 4 and fanning 6. Earning his 1st save of the year was Anatoly Ivanovich.
San Mateo used the timely hitting of Hyeon-cheong Kim to capture the win. The third baseman socked a 2-run home run in the top of the fifth inning to put the Dirty Reds ahead, 2-0. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a big one.