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Rutledge Twirls Pirates to Shutout Win Saturday, August 2nd , 2070 The GCL Pirates shut out the Toledo Tomahawks 8-0 today behind the strong pitching of Fred Rutledge. Rutledge surrendered only 4 hits in recording the complete-game victory, and struck out 17. Following the last out, Rutledge appeared to celebrate a little too boisterously for Toledo manager , who could be seen scolding the famously outspoken right-hander as the clubs left the field. Rutledge's own manager then intervened with some words for his counterpart. The Tomahawks skipper would not comment on the exchange, but at the Pirates press conference, Rutledge confirmed that it was regarding the celebration. "He basically told me I was being a lousy winner," Rutledge said. "And I told him he was being a lousy loser," GCL manager added. This year in 6 starts, Rutledge has recorded 3 wins and absorbed 3 losses. He has pitched 41.1 innings, allowed 34 hits, struck out 75 and has a 3.92 ERA. |
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