Carlyle gets elusive first win

Wednesday, May 24, 2000 | 10:51 a.m.

EDMONTON, Alberta -- It took almost two months, but Las Vegas Stars starter Buddy Carlyle finally got his first victory of the 2000 season.

Carlyle, who went to spring training vying for a No. 4 or No. 5 starter's role with the San Diego Padres but had to settle with being the No. 1 starter at triple-A Las Vegas, pitched six shutout innings Tuesday night to lead the Stars (25-17) to a 7-1 victory over the Edmonton Trappers at Telus Field.

Carlyle allowed three hits and two walks while striking out four.

It was his first win in eight starts for the Stars this season and improved his record to 1-3.

Carlyle got plenty of offensive support, especially from second baseman David Newhan (2-for-3, two RBIs) and third baseman Greg LaRocca (1-for-2, two runs scored), both of whom homered. Shortstop Kevin Nicholson added a two-run double.

The Stars, who have won three straight games, continue their five-game series with the Trappers tonight at 6:05.

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