Big Comeback Gives Kinston a 4-3 Win in 12 Innings
Published on June 28, 2011 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning tied it, a walk-off single in the twelfth inning finished it, as Kinston beat Potomac 4-3 Tuesday night at Historic Grainger Stadium. With the comeback win, Kinston (5-1, 43-32) has not lost back-to-back games since May 15th and 16th. The K-Tribe has now won 11 of their last 12 series.
The K-Tribe tied the score in the bottom of ninth inning when Chase Burnette and Tyler Cannon hit back-to-back home runs. The one-out blast off of Potomac reliever Marcos Frias was the second of the season for Burnette. Cannon followed with his fourth of the season for the K-Tribe.
Things would stay quiet for both teams until Roberto Perez led off with a walk in the bottom of the twelfth inning. Potomac reliever Mitchell Clegg then coaxed Delvi Cid into popping out on a bunt attempt. Doug Pickens followed with a grounder to third baseman Justino Cuevas that was misplayed. Perez advanced to second on the Nationals first error of the game. Casey Frawley was then inserted to pinch run for Perez. Justin Toole hit a deep fly out to advance Frawley to third base. Anthony Gallas ended the game with a deep shot to left, scoring Frawley.
Kinston knuckleballer Steve Wright gave up two runs over the first two innings when Potomac converted lead off singles into runs. Run scoring ground outs from Justin Bloxom and Eury Perez gave Potomac a 2-0 advantage.
Kinston got on the scoreboard with back-to-back doubles from Jeremie Tice and Adam Abraham in the bottom of the fourth inning. It was the team leading 41st RBI of the season for Abraham, cutting the Potomac lead to one. Potomac starter Adam Olbrychowski was solid for the Nationals, giving up one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out three batters.
Wright settled down after the first two innings, but gave up a solo home run to J.R. Higley with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. Wright went a season high eight innings, giving up three earned runs on nine innings. He walked three and struck out seven batters, throwing 120 pitches.
Jose Flores (3-3) got the win for Kinston in relief, throwing a perfect twelfth inning. Francisco Jimenez was great from the bullpen for Kinston, giving up just two hits in three innings.
The K-Tribe will return to Historic Grainger Stadium for a Holiday Weekend series June 2nd - 4th. Fireworks will take place after 6:30 pm games on both July 2nd and July 4th! Kinston will play an afternoon game on Sunday the 3rd at 1:30 pm. Kinston will also be in town July 6th - 8th. The K-Tribe hits the road for Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, game time 7:05 pm, Marty Popham on the mound for Kinston.
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