Kovalev Bewilders Millers in 3-0 Shutout Saturday, September 1st , 2057
The Vancouver Pioneers shut out the Milwaukee Millers 3-0 today behind the strong pitching of Igor Kovalev. Kovalev surrendered only 6 hits in recording the complete-game victory. He registered 6 strikeouts and 1 walk.
"Some days you just run into a buzzsaw," said losing manager Jeff Barr.
This year in 20 starts, Kovalev has recorded 8 wins and absorbed 8 losses. He has pitched 147.1 innings, allowed 168 hits, struck out 81 and has a 3.97 ERA.