Braves Win Big on Special Night, 8-1
Published on August 24, 2010 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Danville Otterbots News Release
DANVILLE, Va. - It was a special night at American Legion Post 325 Field, as the surrounding community gathered to cheer on the Danville Braves, and to raise money for a local family in need - and the Braves did not disappoint. In one of their best offensive performances of the season, the D-Braves avoided the sweep by the Kingsport Mets with the win, 8-1. With the victory, Danville remains in the Wild Card spot in the Appalachian League East at 31-30, while the Mets are out of contention at 26-33.
After shaky starts by the Danville pitching staff the past two nights, they got it right tonight as they sent right-hander Ian Marshall to the mound for his first opening outing of the season. Through the early innings, Marshall was lights-out, and allowed only two hits through the third.
The Mets finally got on the board in the fourth, thanks to a single by right fielder John Semel, but the run would go as unearned, as the runner, center fielder ZeErika McQueen, had reached second on an error. Leaving the game after the fifth, Marshall had given up the lone run on three hits, and had struck out six batters.
Needing some help after being railroaded by Kingsport pitching the past two nights, the D-Braves got just what they needed from their offense tonight - starting with a two-run homer by first baseman Alberto Odreman in the second inning. The shot marked only his second on the season.
But the Braves were not done yet, and tacked on three more in the third and one in the fourth to put themselves at a comfortable 6-1 lead. The third-inning damage came on an RBI triple by second baseman Elmer Reyes, an RBI single by catcher Evan Gattis a batter later, and an RBI ground out by designated hitter Ryan Delgado during the very next at bat.
With Marshall still in control, the Braves added their fourth-inning mark as Reyes struck again with a single to right field that allowed right fielder Jakob Dalfonso to score.
Taking over the mound in the sixth, Edigson Mora displayed some of his best stuff tonight, and finished out the game for Danville. In his four complete innings of work, Mora allowed a lone hit and issued a single free pass, while holding the Mets scoreless and striking out four batters.
Single tallies in the seventh and eighth innings rounded out the game for Danville, as a second Brave batter went yard to kick off the home half of the seventh. Leading off the inning, Delgado wracked up his fifth long ball of the season as he took a fast ball over the left field wall. An RBI ground out by third baseman Barrett Kleinknecht finished the night for the Braves, and a one-two-three inning by the Mets handed Danville an 8-1 victory.
For his first start, Marshall got the win on the night, as Kingsport starter Chase Hutchingson - who is also new to the rotation - took his first loss, after giving up five runs on five hits in three innings. Mora earned his second save of the season for his four innings of excellence as well.
A home run short of the cycle, Reyes was a blazing 5-for-5 tonight, including two doubles, a triple, two RBIs and a run. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons, Odreman and Delgado all finished at 2-for-4, wracking up a combined five runs, and four RBIs.
The thrilling ballgame was not the only attraction at Dan Daniel tonight, as the D-Braves hosted Dan River Middle Back to School Night. In an effort to help the family of a DRMS student who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia, the Braves participated in a special day at the school - speaking to and having lunch with the kids - and held and special evening for the students at the park. Between raffle tickets, donations and a silent auction, the D-Braves were able to raise $1450 for the family.
Closing the six-game home stand with the victory tonight, Danville now takes to the road for its final regular-season trip of the season. After playing three in Greeneville and two in Burlington, the Braves will welcome the Royals back to Legion Field for the last two home games of the season on Aug. 30 and 31. Also featured in the last home stand of the season is Dollar Dog Monday and KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets - so make sure to cheer on the Braves as they make a push for the playoffs, and enjoy all of these great promotions!
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.
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