An exceptional effort by Scott Kazmir spurred the Sugar Land Skeeters (53-64) to a 6-1 win over the Bridgeport Bluefish on Wednesday at Constellation Field, Sugar Land.
The Bridgeport Bluefish (53-62) had no answer for Kazmir, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Bridgeport Bluefish managed just two hits off of the the Sugar Land Skeeters' pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out three during his eight innings of work.
Manuel Mejia led the Sugar Land Skeeters' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He homered in the eighth inning.
Prentice Redman reached base two times in the game for the Bridgeport Bluefish. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the first inning.
Gilbert De La Vara ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his eighth loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed four runs.