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Recap

After a few weeks of losing close games, the Expos played an exceptional game to beat the Hornets 6 – 0. Joe Turcotte pulled out his best Bill Riggeri impression (who previously threw a 5 inning perfect game) with a 1 hit complete game shutout! He threw 7 innings, giving up 1 hit, 1 walk and 14 strikeouts. He had the no hitter going into the 6th when Mike Bellerose spoiled it with a base hit with no one out. Dan Brunetti got the Expos offense going in the first with a leadoff single and scoring on a single by Greg Kraucunas. After loading the bases, Mike Musumeci hit a 2 run single. They were held off the board till the 4th inning when Greg Kraucunas singled and stole second, finishing 2 of 3. He would score on a double by Joe Turcotte, going 1 of 2 with a walk. Joe would also score on a double by Mike Musumeci, who finished the day 2 of 3. in the 5th they would score on a walk by Dan Brunetti and scoring on a passed ball, going 1 for 2. Carlos Ruiz Jr., Angel Davila and Alex Weir had 1 base hit apiece. Expos will look to get a streak together against Hoss. Hornets will look to right the ship versus the Devils, whom they’ve previously won against.