Suns Lose to Lakewood in 14 Innings
April 23, 2010 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release
The Hagerstown Suns (8-8) dropped a heartbreaker to the Lakewood BlueClaws (9-7) in 14 innings at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ on Friday.
Hagerstown fell behind early, but battled back, capping off a rally with two runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the score at 7-7.
After two scoreless extra innings, the Suns took an 8-7 lead in the top of the 12th as Justin Bloxom doubled to center field to lead of the inning. After a passed ball sent Bloxom to third, Lakewood pitcher Chad Poe balked, allowing Bloxom to score.
The lead did not hold, however, as Lakewood battled back for a run in the bottom of the 12th off Suns reliever Colton Willems (0-1).
The Suns and BlueClaws both threatened in the 13th, but neither side could break through for a run. After the Suns were retired in order in the top of the 14th, Lakewood right fielder Domningo Santana homered to left field on the first pitch of the bottom of the 14th to give the BlueClaws a 9-8 victory.
Willems took the loss, allowing two runs in two-plus innings of work. Jacob Diekman earned the win by pitching two shutout innings for the BlueClaws.
The Suns will return to action at Municipal Stadium on Saturday as the Delmarva Shorebirds come to town. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. and gates will open at 5:30.
The Hagerstown Suns play at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD and are a Class "A" affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling the Suns at 301-791-6266. Visit the Suns on the web at www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.
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