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Benavides Spins 17-K Game Sunday, January 12th , 2042 Everything was working for Roberto Benavides today at Banner Island Ballpark. He had the perfect delivery. The ball was moving. The fastball was working. In an unforgettable performance, the 19-year-old Benavides fanned 17 Threshers and sparked the Stockton Ports to a 26-0 victory over Clearwater. He left Threshers hitters mumbling and muttering at the plate. And when he needed a strikeout, he got it. "I don't know if there are many times that I've seen him throw better," said Stockton manager Esteban Gonzalez. "His location and command were really something." In addition to collecting 17 strikeouts over 8 innings, Benavides allowed 2 hits and no walks in a superlative outing. "I thought I'd make it easy on the guys today," Benavides said with a smile. In the current season in 8 starts, Roberto Benavides has a record of 2-2 with 45 strikeouts in 37.2 innings and a 4.06 ERA. |
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