Bolt's Walk off Homer Caps Wild Win for the Hounds
August 4, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release
Thirteen was a lucky number for the RockHounds Friday night at Security Bank Ballpark.
Skye Bolt belted a two-run, walk-off home run in the last of the 13th inning as the RockHounds claimed a wild win, 13-11, over the San Antonio Missions.
The 'Hounds, for the second straight night, jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first but, while they never trailed in regulation, could not shake the Missions. San Antonio rallied back in the third and sixth on two-run home runs from Josh Naylor and Austin Allen, respectively, and ultimately rallied to tie the game at 9-9 with a four-run ninth inning.
Both clubs scored in the 10th, but were denied in both the 11th and 12th, sending the game to a fourth extra frame (very unusual under Minor League Baseball's new extra-innings protocol, in which each half-inning begins with a designated runner at second base).
The Missions broke the tie on Buddy Reed's sacrifice fly, but the RockHounds came back to again even the game when Tyler Ramirez drove in Eli White to open the home half of the 13th. Ramirez was at third with two out when Bolt send a towering drive (through a significant wind) over the bullpen and the main outfield onto the grass berm in right, walking the game off.
Four batters had four (or more) hits, led by Ramirez. Tyler went 5-for-7 (all singles), scoring three runs and driving in two more. San Antonio's Taylor Kohlwey went 4-for-5, scoring twice and driving in a run with a triple in the 10th and River Stevens went 4-for-6 with an RBI. The RockHounds' Nate Mondou went 4-for-5 with a double, a walk and three RBI.
Notables
Tyler Ramirez (5-for-7, three runs, two RBI) has hit in five straight games (12-for-21, 571) and has reached base in 11 straight (18-45, .400) with 13 runs batted in.
After going hitless in six games (0-for-22), Skye Bolt has now hit in six games. He went 2-for-5 (two runs, double, walk-off HR, three RBI, walk, HBP) Friday and is going 9-for-24 (.375) with a two doubles, a triple, a HR and eight RBI in the six-gamer.
Luis Barrera (2-for-6, two runs, three stolen bases) has hits in eight-of-his-last-nine games (.382) with two doubles, three triples and four RBI. Luis has also reached base safely in 15 straight games (.345) with three doubles, three triples, and six RBI (also see "I'm Not Tim Kurkjian," below).
Nate Mondou (4-for-5, double, three RBI, walk) has hits in three straight games (8-for-13) and in 10-of-his-last-11 (.370) with nine RBI.
Eli White (1-for-7, two runs) has hit in five straight games (9-for-26, .346) and has reached in 29-of-32 games, hitting .366 in that span (with a .444 on-base percentage).
Richie Martin (1-for-5, run, walk, HBP) has reached base in 15 straight games (.290) and is hitting .309 in his last 20 games.
Seth Brown (2-for-7, double, two runs, two RBI) has hit in five straight games (8-for-23, .348) with four doubles and six RBI. In his last 14 games, Seth is hitting .322, with seven doubles, one triple, two HR and 14 RBI. His two RBI Friday push his season total to 73, second in the Texas League.
I'm Not Tim Kurkjian Or Anything, Just Sayin' ...
Relievers Jason Jester (Missions) and John Gorman (RockHounds) were outstanding in extra innings, each allowing just one run (unearned in both cases) over three innings of work. Their performances are remarkable, given the new extra-innings rules (see above).
The Missions had just one hit in four extra innings (Taylor Kohlwey's RBI triple in the 10th).
Luis Barrera stole 10 bases in 88 games with (Advanced-A) Stockton. His three steals Friday night give 11 with the RockHounds ... in 19 games.
Next Game
Saturday, August 4 vs. San Antonio Missions
Security Bank Ballpark 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00)
Postgame Fireworks
- Third of a four-game series and sixth of a seven-game homestand
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 6:47 p.m.
Probable Starters
SA: Miguel Diaz (RH, 5-2, 2.10)
RH: Ben Bracewell (RH, 3-7, 3.52)
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- Naturals Win Pitchers' Duel; Shutout Cardinals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Bolt's Walk off Homer Caps Wild Win for the Hounds - Midland RockHounds
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