Horacek Deals, Delmarva Wins 5-3
August 26, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
Greensboro, NC - The Delmarva Shorebirds won the series opener over the Greensboro Grasshoppers on the strength of phenomenonal pitching. Delmarva (65-68) took one step closer to the goal of posting their first winning record since 2008.
Mitch Horacek dealt in the start for Delmarva. The Shorebirds' lefty allowed one run on four hits over seven innings. Horacek retired the final 14 batters he faced after a walk to Carlos Lopez in the third.
Delmarva leapt out to an early lead moments into the game. Gregory Lorenzo ripped a double down the third base line to lead off the game, followed by a RBI single chopped up the middle by Josh Hart.
After Greensboro tied the game in the bottom of the first inning, Delmarva took over the contest. The Shorebirds took the lead in the third inning on an RBI single by Creede Simpson. Lorenzo lined an RBI single to center in the fourth. In the fifth, Anthony Caronia bounced an RBI single through the hole at shortstop.
With Delmarva leading 5-1 after eight innings, the game tightened in the ninth. After an error, Brian Anderson smashed a two-run home run for Greensboro. Derrick Bleeker recovered by retiring the next three batters to finish the victory.
Chance Sisco went 2-for-5 in the game, now with a .336 batting average on the season. Lorenzo posted a 4-for-5 night, while Caronia went 3-for-4 on the evening. Horacek improved to 6-10 with the victory, while Sean Townsley took the loss for Greensboro.
The Shorebirds will go for a series win in Greensboro on Wednesday. Delmarva turns to right-hander Janser Severino (3-3, 5.61) against Hoppers' righty Jose Adames (1-2, 3.41). First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 pm at NewBridge Bank Park.
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