Danville Takes Series with Win, 6-5
Published on July 25, 2010 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Danville Otterbots News Release
DANVILLE, Va. - The Danville Braves jumped out to an early lead once again, warding off another Johnson City rally to take the series with a 6-5 win. Improving to 18-15 on the season, Danville maintains its hold on first in the Appalachian League East, while the Cardinals are now at 21-12 and remain in first in their half of the league as well.
After last night's narrow loss, the Johnson City Cardinals kicked off the game by striking quickly in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by first baseman Philip Cerreto. The lead was short-lived, however, as third baseman Barrett Kleinknecht repeated last night's first at-bat with an RBI-single to score center fielder Jason Mowry in the bottom half. With the hit, Kleinknecht tied teammate Evan Gattis for the longest hit streak of the season at ten games.
The opening five innings of the game could only be characterized as a tale of two defenses. Getting his fourth start on the mound for the D-Braves, righty Willie Kempf was dominant, allowing only two runs through six innings with four strike outs. While his outing was solid, Kempf got plenty of help from his fielders, including two double-plays, two put-outs and another two runners caught stealing.
Despite giving up two early on, Johnson City starter Cale Johnson settled down, giving up only one more run while he was on the mound in his 5.2-inning outing. Coming in for Johnson, Robert Revesz inherited runners on first and second, with left fielder Bobby Rauh coming to the plate. Starting the at-bat having gone 0-2 in the game, with a 2-2 score, Rauh took the opportunity to put Danville well out in front on a three-run shot. The home run was Rauh's second of the season.
D-Brave Dalton Acord entered the game for Kempf in the middle of the eighth, allowing one inherited runner to score before closing the inning. The Cardinals, for the second night in a row, made it a game in the ninth thanks to a two-RBI double by pinch hitter Cody Stanley. With only one out in the inning, Acord struck out the next two batters for his second save of the season. For his efforts out of the gate, Kempf was credited with his second win, while fellow starter Johnson took the loss.
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons, right fielder David Rohm, and second baseman Elmer Reyes all went 3-4 on the night, notching a combined three runs and two doubles. Hot at the plate for the Cardinals once again was designated hitter Oscar Taveras, who had a 3-4 night as well, recording a run and an RBI.
The Braves now hit the road for their third six-game road trip of the season. The away stint will start tomorrow with a three-game series against the Bristol White Sox, followed by another three with the Princeton Rays. The team will return on Aug. 1 to kick off their second series of the season with the Bluefield Orioles. Featured in the short three-game home stand is Sylvan Learning Center Hit the Books Night and Dollar Dog Monday on Aug. 2, followed by KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets on Aug. 3.
Fans can follow all Braves play-by-play action for home games on WMNA 106.3 FM or on the Braves' website at www.dbraves.com. For other information on the schedule, tickets, group nights, and/or partnership opportunities please contact the Danville Braves office at (434) 797-3792, info@dbraves.com, or log on to the D-Braves website.
Appalachian League Stories from July 25, 2010
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