Big Weekend at Whitaker Bank Ballpark
April 20, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release
5-2 Record at Home: Lexington won on Opening Day and kept on winning at Whitaker Bank Ballpark, finishing the chilly first homestand at 5-2. After facing a tough West Virginia Power team and losing 4 straight, the Legends rebounded with a couple wins over Asheville on Monday & Tuesday night, bringing the overall record to 7-6.
Burt's streak ends at 68: 2B D.J. Burt was 0-for-5 in Saturday's game, ending his on-base streak at 68 games. He reached base in his last 54 regular-season games with Idaho Falls (PIO) and all six playoff games with the Chukars. He also reached base in the first eight games he played for the Legends in 2016. The minor league record is 74, set by Andrew Velazquez of South Bend in 2014. The major league record is 84, set by Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox in 1949. - Keith Elkins on the Lexington Legends
UPCOMING GAMES - APRIL 21ST-24TH:
Thursday, April 21st - Kentucky Ale Thirsty Thursday / Pepsi Bark in the Park
Friday, April 22nd - DeMarcus Cousins Bobblehead for first 1,000 fans. Show up early - Gates open at 6:00PM
Saturday, April 23rd - Special Jersey Auction - American Pharaoh jerseys
Sunday, April 24th - JIF Kids Club Sunday - pre-game catch on the field
HEROES NEEDED:
The Lexington Legends are now accepting nominations for the 2016 Season of Cintas Hometown Heroes! The Hometown Heroes Program presented by Cintas recognizes personnel from the United States Military that have helped their neighborhoods and community in extraordinary ways. Nominate someone today.
LEGENDS EMPLOYEE FOCUS - getting to know the people behind the stache
REBECCA BARNES - Director of Community Relations
What is your favorite thing about your job? Getting to work with some awesome people and provide an affordable family fun atmosphere on a daily basis J
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? The President or a lawyer
What is your song of choice on Karaoke Night? Bonnie Raitt - Something to Talk About
What is your all-time favorite sports team? University of Kentucky Wildcats
South Atlantic League Stories from April 20, 2016
- Phases Come Together in 10-0 Tourists Win - Asheville Tourists
- Tourists Shut out Legends 10-0 - Lexington Legends
- 'Birds Hang Tough in 3-1 Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Crawdads Outlast Drive 5-4 in 17 Innings - Hickory Crawdads
- Legends Homestand: 'Boogie' Bobblehead, Pharoah Jerseys and More - Lexington Legends
- Delmarva Shorebirds Game Notes for April 20, 2016 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Crawdads Defeat Drive 5-4 in 17-Inning Marathon - Greenville Drive
- Conlon Shuts Down Charleston for Series Win - Columbia Fireflies
- Park Extends Streak, Amburgey Stays Hots as RiverDogs Shutout, 7-0, by Columbia - Charleston RiverDogs
- GreenJackets Ride Explosive Offense to Sweep of Braves - Augusta GreenJackets
- Banks Shuts off Power Offense - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Banks Is Money, Shutting out West Virginia - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- RHP Francisco Jimenez transferred from Aberdeen - Delmarva Shorebirds
- RiverDogs Bring Excitement into Second Homestand against Augusta, April 21-24 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Big Weekend at Whitaker Bank Ballpark - Lexington Legends
- Fireflies Game Notes: April 20 vs. Charleston (Game 14) - Columbia Fireflies
- WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- GreenJackets Complete Rally for Thrilling 9th Inning Win - Augusta GreenJackets
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