EASTERN BLOC BASEBALL
RODRIGUEZ, ON TOP OF HIS GAME, BEATS LENINGRAD, 5-0
06/15/1953
 
Rodriguez, on Top of His Game, Beats Leningrad, 5-0
Wednesday, June 10th , 1953
In a remarkable performance, Kyiv Mules starter Ricky Rodriguez beat the Leningrad Pelicans, 5-0, in an impressive 7-hit shutout.

"My arm felt good, mechanics were good and my stuff was working," he said later. "It doesn't get any better than this."

The Mules hurler finished with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. He showed pinpoint control and a sharp fastball.

"It was a rough one for my guys," Leningrad manager said, following the game. "We weren't at our best and their guy was."

This year, Rodriguez has fashioned a 6-0 mark, 2.48 ERA and pitched 80 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .241 against him and he has logged 43 strikeouts.

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