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June 26, 2009-Laredo, TX-the Laredo Broncos tried to rally late, but came up
short as they lost to the Amarillo Dillas by a score of 6-3 at Veterans
Field.

The Dillas struck first in the game in the top of the 3rd inning.  Justin
Wenger and Willie James led of the inning with back to back singles.  Keanon
Smith then delivered a rbi single scoring Wenger and moving James to 2nd.
Andrew Wrong then hit what looked like a double play ball, but the Broncos’
shortstop Jaime Morales’ throw after the force out went wide of the 1st
baseman.  That allowed James to score and Wong to advance to 2nd.  That gave
Amarillo the early 2-0 lead.

The Broncos were held in check by Dillas’ starter Ralph Roberts thru the
first 3 innings.  However, the Broncos finally put together a threat in the
4th inning.  OJ Garza and Mario Mendez had singles to put runners on 1st and
2nd with only 1 away.  But, Roberts was able to get out of the jam and keep
his 2 run lead.

Amarillo tacked on a run in the top of the 5th inning. With 2 outs and a
runner on 2nd, Terrance McClain hit a high fly ball to left fielder David
Cardona.  Cardona dropped the routine fly ball and the runner on 2nd Andrew
Wong scored.  That made the score 3-0.

The Broncos caught a break in the 7th inning when Amarillo’s starter Ralph
Roberts who had held the Broncos to no runs on 4 hits, left the game with an
apparent injury.  Miguel Ortiz would greet new pitcher Andy Noonan rudely
with a lead off single.  Then with 1 out, pinch hitter Luis Ugueto doubled
putting runners on 2nd and 3rd.  Jaime Morales grounded out, but scoring on
the play was Bennett, which made the score 3-1.

The Dillas added to their lead in the 8th inning.  Trent Lockwood hit a solo
home run, his 5th of the season, making the score 4-1.

Tano Tijerina ended his night after 8 strong innings of work.  He gave up 4
runs 3 of which were earned on 6 hits.  He walked only 2 and struck out 6.
Tristan Crawford came into the game and gave up 2 unearned runs in the 9th,
as the Broncos trailed by 5 heading into their last at bat.

Dillas closer Robbie Wooley came into the game despite it not being a save
situation in the bottom of the 9th.  Miguel Ortiz singled to start the
inning and then after 1 out Jake Wells singled moving Ortiz to 2nd.  Jaime
Morales then hit another single, which loaded the bases.  With 2 outs, OJ
Garza hit a 2 run double scoring both Ortiz and Wells.  However, Robert
Moron flied out to end the game as the Broncos fell by a score of 6-3.

The Broncos scored 3 runs on 10 hits and had 4 errors while the Dillas
scored 6 runs on 8 hits and had no errors.

The Broncos are now 3-12 on the season while the Dillas are 10-5.  The
Broncos will next be in action Saturday June 27th at Veterans Field as they
play the finale of a 4 game series against the Amarillo Dillas at 7:30.  You
can listen to that game and all 80 Broncos games this year on
www.laredobroncos.com thru our partners at www.sportsuice.com.

WP: Ralph Roberts (1-0)
LP: Tano Tijerina (0-1)
S: None

HR:     Broncos: None            Dillas: Trent Lockwood (5th of season)

The Laredo Broncos begin their 4th season in 2009. The Broncos will play an
80 game season from June to September with 36 home games at Veterans Field.
Season tickets and Sponsorship Packages are on sale in the Laredo Broncos
office located at 2200 Santa Maria or can be contacted at 723-BASE (2273) or
on the web at www.laredobroncos.com.