SAL1 Jersey Shore BlueClaws

BlueClaws win 8-3 to take series from Lake County

Published on May 31, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release


EASTLAKE, Ohio - The BlueClaws used a persistent offensive attack to take down Lake County 8-3 on Saturday night at Classic Park and cut the Captains lead in the Northern Division to just three games with 14 games to go in the first half.

Lakewood spread their offense over five separate innings, never picking up more than two runs in any one frame. Freddy Galvis led the charge with a 2-for-4 evening with three RBIs.

And while the offense put together a consistent performance, the same could be said for starter Chance Chapman. The 24-year old right-hander gave up three runs on six hits in six innings. Chapman (3-4) also struck out a season-high nine hitters.

The win was the third straight for the BlueClaws (31- 25). They have won 10 of their last 11 and 12 of their last 14 games.

The victory also helped Lakewood gain ground on the Captains (34-22), the Northern Division leaders. Lakewood is just three games back of Lake County, but in third place. Delmarva is a half game ahead of the BlueClaws. Lakewood will face the Shorebirds eight times over the final 14 games of the first half.

Lakewood scored first and never trailed on their way to the victory. Galvis picked up the first of his three RBIs in the second to give the BlueClaws an early lead off of Captains starter Ryan Morris (6-1).

Morris, who entered the game undefeated, gave up three earned runs on five hits in five innings. He also issued three costly walks.

Lakewood was able to take advantage of 12 walks from Lake County pitchers. Reliever John Gaub walked back-to-back hitters to start the sixth inning, leading to another BlueClaws run, again courtesy of a Galvis RBI single.

Michael Taylor finished the month of May on another high note, going 1-for-2 with a three walks and a stolen base.

Lake County did keep the game close, in large part due to a pair of solo home runs. Jeff Hehr and Roman Pena each homered in the losing effort.

Lakewood will get a much-deserved day off on Sunday, before returning to FirstEnergy Park on Monday night. The 'Claws will take on Hagerstown at 7:05 p.m. with Chris Kissock (1-2) taking the mound for the BlueClaws.

Monday will be Health and Wellness Night at the ballpark, presented by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey. It is also Kids Eat Free Monday, thanks to ShopRite. Every kid in the ballpark will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, chips and a soda.

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