BlueClaws Drop Game 1 to Hickory, 5-4
Published on July 10, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Hickory's four-run 1st inning was enough to anchor the Crawdads' winning effort in their 5-4 victory over the BlueClaws Tuesday night.
Starting pitcher Ethan Stewart allowed four runs in the 1st inning to Hickory, but only one was earned. He threw 36 pitches in the frame, but was able to power through five innings on 102 total pitches. He allowed five runs (two earned) in picking up his eighth loss of the season. His record is now 4-8 on the season.
Lakewood cut the lead to 5-4 in the bottom of the 5th inning, but Hickory's bullpen slammed the door shut with four shutout innings including eight strikeouts.
The BlueClaws continue their eight-game homestand with Game 2 against Hickory Wednesday morning. Lakewood will send Lino Martinez (3-4, 6.24) to the mound against Hickory's Victory Payano (5-3, 3.33).
First pitch for Wednesday's game is scheduled for 11:05 a.m. Listen to all the action on WOBM 1160-AM and WOBM 1310-AM beginning at 10:50 a.m. with the BlueClaws Beat pre-game show.
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