SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Bash Brothers Breen and Aune Slug R'Dogs to 15-6 Win

Published on June 15, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Chris Breen's grand slam, two doubles, and career-high seven runs batted in along with Austin Aune's three-run homer, double, and four RBIs led the surge in the Charleston RiverDogs' 15-6 victory over the Asheville Tourists Monday night at McCormick Field.

The RiverDogs (31-33) wasted no time getting on the board in the series finale as they sent eight men to the plate and scored five in the first inning. A two-run double by Breen and a three-run homer by Aune gave the R'Dogs the early 5-0 advantage. Charleston added two more in the second on Angel Aguilar's RBI single and another RBI double by Breen.

Asheville (29-35) responded with five runs of their own over the next two frames. Sean Dwyer hit a two-run double in the second, and Josh Fuentes hit a two-run home run in the third to cut Charleston's lead to 7-5.

After a scoreless fourth, the RiverDogs had their second five-run inning of the game as eight batters came up once again in the fifth. Devyn Bolasky hit an RBI single with the bases loaded and nobody out to increase the lead to 8-5. After two consecutive strikeouts by Jorge Mateo and Aguilar, Breen stepped back into the box and slugged a grand slam over the fence in center field. It was the second granny this season; Dustin Fowler hit one on May 4th against Hickory.

Shane Hoelscher hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth for Asheville, but it was the last run they scored in the game. The RiverDogs piled on three more over the next two innings on a sixth inning RBI triple by Ryan Lindemuth, Aune's RBI double, and an Alexander Palma RBI single.

Matt Wotherspoon (1-0) was given plenty of support in his five innings pitched and battled to his first win as a RiverDog. Sam Howard (2-7) took the loss for Asheville and only lasted three innings.

The RiverDogs set season-high totals with 15 runs, 19 hits, and 10 extra base hits. The previous highs were set on April 19 with 13 runs on 17 hits against the Savannah Sand Gnats and eight extra base hits against Asheville on June 14. Breen's seven RBIs were also the highest total by a RiverDog this season.

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COMING UP: The RiverDogs begin a three-game series with the West Virginia Power Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. Charleston will send LHP Rony Bautista (3-1, 2.72 ERA) to the mound against RHP Alex McRae (3-4, 4.27 ERA) for the Power. You can watch the game on MiLB.tv or listen to the action on "The Big Talker" 1250 WTMA, WTMA.com, and RiverDogs.com.

Whether it is your first date or you have been together for decades, bring your special someone to the fourth Tuesday Date Night at The Joe. This week's Date Night will be a movie night, and we will be playing movie trivia throughout the game. Listen to clips and sounds from some of the greatest movies of all time, and have a laugh as the RiverDogs' headshots are replaced with their favorite movie characters on the video board when they come up to bat. On the main concourse, we will have our Miller Lite "Bro Zone" set up where bros can grab a beer, relax, play some cornhole, and enjoy the game. One special couple will also be able to enjoy a sit-down dinner on this evening. For every Tuesday home game this season, any duo of fans will receive a special 2-for-$20 deal at the box office. The promotion includes two tickets to the game, two tacos, two fountain drinks and one nacho tray all for $20. Whether you have a significant other or just want to hang out with a friend, come out to The Joe and enjoy Tuesday's spectacular promotion!

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