8-18, Braves Can'T Complete Comeback vs. Mets
August 19, 2017 - Appalachian League (ApL)
Danville Otterbots News Release
Braves can't complete comeback vs. Mets
DANVILLE, Va,- The Danville Braves clawed their way back from an early 6-0 deficit but ultimately fell just short, losing to the Kingsport Mets by a score of 7-6. One night after managing only three hits, the offense roared back to life for 11 hits Friday night.
Kingsport (25-28) opened the scoring in the 2nd inning with a solo home run by Gavin Garay off Danville starter Kyle Muller. Muller, pitching for the first time in over two weeks, surrendered just the lone run in two innings of work.
The Mets seemed to break the game open in the 3rd inning with five runs off Braves' reliever Jaret Hellinger, giving them a 6-0 advantage. The big blow came on a grand slam by Dan Hoy, who came into the game batting just .169.
Danville (27-28) finally got on the board with a pair of runs in the 5th inning, snapping a 22-inning streak of not scoring at home. William Contreras hit a 2-run home run, his fourth of 2017, to cut the Mets' lead to 6-2. The Braves would score three more in the 7th to cut the deficit to a single run, 6-5.
In the 9th, an RBI double for the Mets' Raphael Gladu gave them an insurance run that would loom large in the bottom of the inning. With the Mets ahead 7-5, the Braves tried to muster one last valiant comeback attempt. With two outs, Griffin Benson reached via error, and Kevin Maitan singled to keep the inning alive. Jeffrey Ramos singled to score Benson, pulling the Braves to within one run.
A wild pitch then allowed both runners to move up, putting runners on second and third with the ever-steady Justin Smith at the plate. But Smith would strike out, ending the game and sending the Braves to their fourth consecutive loss.
What's Next:
The Braves wrap up their series with Kingsport tomorrow, Saturday, August 19th. Odalvi Javier will get the ball for Danville as they try to avoid the sweep. Before the game, the second annual Braves and Brews beer tasting event will begin at 4:30. There will also be a pregame concert by Jason Springs as part of the Danville Braves Community Concert Series presented by Danville Toyota, and the game will be followed by a fireworks display presented by Comfort Inn and Suites. For tickets call 434-797-3792 or go online to dbraves.com.
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