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B-Mets Game Notes: Game #39 B-Mets (22-16) at Harrisburg Senators (15-22) - 10:30 am

Published on May 20, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
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Binghamton Mets (22-16) at

Harrisburg Senators (15-22)

(Double-A Affiliate of the Washington Nationals)

RHP Gabriel Ynoa (2-1, 3.72) vs. TBA

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - Game #39 - Road Game #22

Metro Bank Park - Harrisburg, PA - 10:30 AM

LAST GAME: Binghamton scored four runs in the seventh to surpass Harrisburg, 7-6, Tuesday night at Metro Bank Park. Binghamton homered twice in the frame, as both Gavin Cecchini and Xorge Carrillo hit their third long ball of the season. Rainy Lara lasted two innings in the start, allowing four runs and six hits. The B-Met bullpen combined to surrender four hits and an earned run over six innings. Chase Huchingson picked off the win, one game after his second loss, while Paul Sewald notched his sixth save. Adam Kolarek pushed his scoreless streak to 15 consecutive innings.

BINGHAMTON STARTER: RHP Gabriel Ynoa makes his seventh start of the season and second against Harrisburg. The righty is coming off back-to-back no decisions, allowing one run and three hits in a season-high seven innings at Richmond. In his first start against Harrisburg, Ynoa allowed three runs and six hits in five innings, earning a no-decision. He walked a season-high five batters. Opponents are hitting .247 against the starter on the road, compared to .319 at NYSEG Stadium.

HARRISBURG STARTER: To be announced

HARRISBURG SLOW STARTS: The Senators have allowed 35 first inning runs in their 37 games this season. That total is 11 more than any other inning. Binghamton scored two runs in the first inning Tuesday night and have six first inning runs in five games against Harrisburg. Harrisburg has allowed a first inning run in eight of their last 11 games, surrendering 21 total runs during those frames.

MORNING BASEBALL: Wednesday is Binghamton's earliest game of the season. They'll play one other game before noon this season, when they host Portland on May 28. The B-Mets are 5-2 in morning games under Pedro Lopez, averaging 5.1 runs in the seven gams. They've outscored their opponents 36-22 in the seven contests.

VS. NL AFFILIATES: The B-Mets are 4-4 in their first seven games against NL affiliates, but not because they missed the designated hitter. Binghamton hit .293 and averaged 4.9 runs over the eight games. The B-Mets hit .265, averaging 4.4 runs a game, in their 30 contests with a DH.

STRUGGLING VS. SENATORS: Dustin Lawley has played in all five games against Harrisburg, but is just 2-for-21 (.095) against Senator pitching. He has driven in three runs in the five games, while striking out five times. Lawley has three errors this season against Harrisburg, while bouncing into two double plays offensively. Lawley is batting .272 against the rest of the league, with 12 RBI in 26 games.

NOCTURNAL: Binghamton is 5-7 in 12 day games this season. The B-Mets are batting .269, averaging 3.6 runs, during the day. That compared to a .271 average and 5.0 runs per game at night. The lone time Binghamton has been shutout this season was during the day.

THE RODRIGUEZ'S: Aderlin Rodriguez doubled as a pinch-hitter Tuesday to extend his season-high hitting streak to nine games. He's batting .367 (11-for-30) during the stretch, his longest sing last June. A-Rod has driven in seven runs in the nine games. Meanwhile, Josh Rodriguez extended his season-high hitting streak to six games Tuesday. He is batting .364 during the stretch. (8-for-22)

PITCH-HITTING: B-Met pitchers are 2-for-16 at the plate this season, with both hits going for extra bases.

PINCH-HITTING: B-Met pinch-hitters are 4-for-12 this season with an RBI and three strikeouts.

NEXT GAME PREVIEW: The B-Mets wrap up their series with the Senators Wednesday night at 6:30 PM. RHP Luis Cessa gets the ball for Binghamton. The B-Mets then return home for seven games.

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