4-run 7th inning pushes Astros past Mets
August 1, 2012 - Appalachian League (ApL)
Greeneville Astros News Release
Greeneville, TN - After nine games in ten days on the road, the Greeneville Astros had a nice return home with a 7-4 win over the Kingsport Mets on Wednesday night. Trailing 4-3, the Astros put together a four-run seventh inning to clinch the victory.
The two clubs traded a run apiece in the first inning. Kingsport's Yeixon Ruiz scored on a ground out. Then, the Astros picked up a run on a Brian Blasik double following an Angel Ibanez single.
Greeneville took the lead in the second inning on a Ricky Gingras RBI-double down the right field line. Then, D'Andre Toney singled to score Gingras and give the Astros a 3-1 lead.
The Mets answered in the top of the third inning. Two walks and a single loaded the bases. Then, Kingsport scored one run on a ground out into a double play and another on a balk to even the game at 3-3.
In the sixth inning, the Mets got a baserunner when Gavin Cecchini was hit by a pitch. A Jorge Rivero single then moved Anthony Chavez, who replaced Cecchini, over to third. Then, Kingsport took the lead on a ground out to score Chavez.
Down 4-3, the Astros had a strong seventh inning. They loaded the bases and then Kingsport walked Terrell Joyce to score one run and tie the game. Then, Jean Batista hit his league-leading 14th double of the season to score two more and give the Astros the lead. Finally, Michael Martinez hit a sacrifice fly to add the final run and give Greeneville a four-run inning and a 7-4 win.
Right-hander Euris Quezada (2-1) earned the win with two hitless innings in relief. Then, Jordan Jankowski pitched the final inning, struck out two and picked up the save (2).
The Astros will face the Mets in game two on Thursday. For more information on the Greeneville Astros, please visit www.greenevilleastros.com or call (423) 638-0411.
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