The Oakland County Cruisers took on the Windy City Thunderbolts on Sunday afternoon in its final game of the season and were defeated 7-2 in 12 innings.

The Thunderbolts struck first with two runs in the second inning as RF Tim Jobe was putout scoring SS Mike Torres and then C Mitch Saum hit a sacrifice fly scoring 2B Jim Calderone.

Thunderbolts starter Brent Solich pitched and retired the first 13 batters of the game before 3B Kyle Maunus hit a single for the first Cruisers hit of the game. The Cruisers would then load the bases but SS Luis Fernandez would hit into an inning ending double play.

Solich pitched eight innings allowing two runs on seven hits.

Cruisers catcher Ben Barrone would hit a lead off solo home run in the sixth inning to cut the Thunderbolts lead to 2-1.

Cruisers starter Kevin Asselin pitched six innings allowing two runs on six hits with three strikeouts he was replaced by reliever Brad Reid.

Thunderbolts closer Brandon Garner would pitch the ninth inning and LF Jeremy Jones would hit a solo home run with two outs to tie up the game at two and force extra innings.

Cruisers reliever Adam Dominick (3-7) would come in to pitch the twelfth inning for the Cruisers and the Thunderbolts would load the bases and Brandon Anderson would hit a RBI triple to bring in three runs as the Thunderbolts took a 5-2 lead.

Thunderbolts reliever Richard Barrett (8-3) would come in for the Thunderbolts in the eleventh inning and hold the Cruisers at bay to pick up the win.

The Oakland County Cruisers finished the 2010 season with a 53-43 record, an 11-game improvement over last season's win total. Please make sure to watch our website in the coming weeks for information on the construction of Diamond at the Summit. We look forward to seeing you all in Waterford in June 2011!

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