The Huntsville Stars guaranteed at least a series split Friday night with a 4-1 win over Chattanooga at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville.
Drew Anderson broke a five and a half inning stalemate with a sixth inning single and his first stolen base of the season. With one out, Lee Haydel continued the hitting with a single that moved Anderson to third base. The hero of Wednesday’s double header, Andy Machado again came through for the Stars with a sac fly for the first run of the contest. Sean McCraw followed with a walk and after throwing his sixth shutout inning of the night, Chris Cody showed his offensive prowess by launching a run scoring double over the head of Lookouts right fielder Jerry Sands. Chattanooga’s relay that followed was executed to perfection to cut down McCraw at home to end the inning.
Anderson again struck one inning later with a double that scored Huntsville All Star Brett Lawrie. He then chugged home from second base on a wild pitch to extend the Stars lead to four runs.
Stars starting pitcher Chris Cody carried the offense for much of the game with his best start of the year. Cody dealt 97 pitches over eight shutout innings. Not known as a strikeout artist, Cody fanned eight lookouts and walked only two while scattering four hits. Nearly 70 percent of Cody’s throws were strikes.
Huntsville plays host Saturday in the final game at “The Joe” before the Southern League All Star game comes to Huntsville on Monday July, 12. First pitch is set for 6:00 CDT. All Stars games are streamed live online at www.huntsvillestars.com
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