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18 Ks for Alvarado, Beats Eugene 20-0 Thursday, August 19th , 2049 State College Spikes starter Willie Alvarado brought his best stuff to PK Park today against the Eugene Emeralds, striking out 18 batters in his club's 20-0 victory. In a strong performance, the 26-year-old Alvarado gave up 3 hits in his 8 innings of work and issued 2 walks. "I felt good out there," he said after the game. "My fastball had a lot of life and my forkball was sharp. It was giving hitters fits and working well for me." This year Alvarado has a 4-1 mark in 6 starts with a 1.74 ERA. He has given up 18 hits in 41.1 innings, struck out 61 and issued 14 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .129 batting average against him. |
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