Needing a sweep of a twin bill, Brooklyn came through in the clutch. Specifically, Edgar Renteria lit up the Eliminator's staff. The last addition to the Moabs roster came through. Renteria recorded two singles and a doubling, driving in Casey Blake, twice, and Chase Utley. Renteria gave ace Roy Oswalt all the support he needed in dueling Elim's lefty Jeremy Sowers. Oswalt completed his five hit shutout with six strikeouts of the last seven Elim's.
Renteria has been a nice addition to the Moab's roster. As noted, he was the last player signed to the Moabs in the off-season. Utley praised his double play mate, " He is a nice compliment in the lineup, but also in the field. Renty simply is a winner."
Renteria has endured a poor season in Visalia under GM JC Rodriguez. He was acquired from Yuma, a team that lost in the first round to Brooklyn in 20o4 playoffs. To say he was disgruntled in Visalia, who wouldn't be, is an understatement. Being released was seen more of a blessing: " I do not have to play on a bad team. Although we are struggling here, we have a talented team and are looking toward the All-Star break and the second half."
Bob Uecker
The Aftermath
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