AP--The San Francisco Sourdoughs have taken their first series of the season, three games to one, against divisional rivals Tuscon . . . with offense?
The Sourdoughs, built this offseason around a philosophy of pitching and defense to take advantage of the dimensions of SBC Park, scored an impressive 24 runs in their four game season-opening series. Leadoff hitter Bo Scott busted out of his Spring Training long slump to collect 9 hits in 18 at bats, while Achilles Mitchell continued the torrid stretch from last season extending his career high hitting streak to 31 games while collecting 5 RBI.
"It's a nice start," Mitchell said, "but I'm not going to read too much into it. We're not Texas . . . we're San Francisco. We're not going to roll over teams all year long. We're happy we put up 24, but disappointed we gave up 18. It's not where we want to be."
Mitchell also seems to be adjusting well to his new role in right field, a move he wasn't happy about initially. "I want to win."
GM John Derasmo is pleased with the start, and is cautiously optimistic. "I think we can compete, but it's a long season. We open up with 13 division games, and there are no pushovers in the NL West.
Still, fans of the Sourdoughs can't help but feel a little optimistic for the first time since season 2.
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Being swept at home probably wasn't anticipated either :).
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