EL1 Binghamton Rumble Ponies

B-Mets Prevail In Extras, Win Fourth Straight

Published on May 15, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


Nick Evans singled in Daniel Murphy in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Binghamton Mets a 7-6, extra-inning win over the New Britain Rock Cats at NYSEG Stadium Thursday. Binghamton, which swept the three-game series, has won a season-high four straight and seven of eight.

New Britain (20-19) pushed across three in the first on Luke Hughes' leadoff homer and RBIs by David Winfree and Erik Lis. Binghamton got a run back in the bottom of the first when Jose Coronado reached on an error and later scored on Caleb Stewart's groundout. However, Steve Tolleson's fielder's choice tallied another run for New Britain in the top of the second for a 4-1 Rock Cats lead.

The B-Mets (18-21) took their first lead in the bottom of the second. Salomon Manriquez and Emmanuel Garcia began the inning with a double and walk, respectively, before Salvador Paniagua smacked a game-tying, three-run homer to center. Three batters later, Murphy singled and stole second before scoring on Evans' triple to right for a 5-4 Binghamton advantage.

In the third, Toby Gardenhire tied the game with a squeeze bunt before Felix Molina's sacrifice fly put New Britain ahead 6-5. Binghamton tied it on three straight hits in the seventh when Evans singled, Caleb Stewart doubled and Ambiorix Concecpion singled, the latter scoring Evans.

After Eddie Camacho (2-2) tossed a 1-2-3 top of the 11th, Murphy ripped a one-out double to left off Ben Julianel (0-2) in the bottom of the inning. Evans followed with a groundball single through the right side, scoring Murphy with the winning run.

Friday, the Binghamton Mets continue their homestand with the opener of a three-game series against the Erie SeaWolves. Jose Sanchez (3-2, 4.43) will start for Binghamton against Andrew Kown (2-3, 6.35) of New Britain. The first pitch is slated for 7:05 at NYSEG Stadium with the radio broadcast beginning at 6:50 on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.

Notes: Evans has both of the B-Mets' walk-off hits (RBI single in the bottom of the ninth 4/21 vs. TRE)...after eight scoreless frames today, Binghamton's bullpen has tossed 22 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to the 7th inning 5/8 @ REA...Binghamton hit a club-record-tying three triples (also 8/6/1996 vs. New Haven, 9/5/1994 vs. NB)...the series sweep is Binghamton's first of the season.

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