CarL1 Frederick Keys

Bowlan Goes Bowling Again

Published on June 28, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


FREDERICK, MD. - Despite nine hits, the Frederick Keys (4-5, 33-45) were stifled offensively by the Wilmington Blue Rocks (5-4, 49-29), scoring just one run in a 6-1 loss on Friday night at Nymeo Field. The Keys advanced just two runners past first base after they scored in the second inning while the Blue Rocks took advantage of seven walks, three errors and other defensive miscues to score six unanswered runs. Frederick could not shake Jonathan Bowlan (2-0), who won his second straight against the Keys, striking out seven in six innings.

The Keys jumped out to an early lead in the second inning. Ryan Ripken led off with a single and advanced to third on Yeltsin Gudino's line drive into right field. Kirvin Moesquit then hit a sharp ground ball that snuck into centerfield that score Ripken and gave the Keys a 1-0 lead.

Wilmington got the run back in the fourth. Brewer Hicklen climbed aboard on a fielder's choice, moved to second after a walk and tagged to third on a fly-ball to right. During the next at-bat, MJ Melendez took off for second base on a pitch in the dirt, and Jean Carrillo tried to back-pick Hicklen at third, but his throw bounced into left-field and Hicklen scored easily to tie the game at 1-1.

In the sixth, David Lebron allowed the first two hitters to reach. He got a fly-ball out to right field, but both runners tagged up and reached safely to put runners at second and third. Lebron was pulled after that in favor of Luis Perez. The second pitch he threw got past Carrillo and allowed the go-ahead run to score. Melendez then lined an RBI single to right to make it 3-1 Wilmington.

Lebron (2-3) was handed his third straight loss after he left the mound with runners on base. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits, two walks and struck out three in 5.1 innings.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Bowlan was dealing. The righthander scattered seven hits but also struck out a batter in every inning in route to seven punch outs.

The Blue Rocks struck for another in the eighth as Melendez doubled with two outs and scored on Nick Pratto's RBI single to make it 4-1. Wilmington scored twice in the ninth after Matthias Dietz walked four batters and Carrillo allowed a passed ball.

Moesquit, Gudino and Zach Jarrett finished the night each with a pair of hits. Melendez finished 3-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks and a pair of stolen bases.

The Keys and Blue Rocks return to action on Saturday, June 29. RHP Blaine Knight (0-4, 6.29) starts for the Keys opposite LHP Rito Lugo (1-2, 2.58) for the Blue Rocks. Saturday night is Margaritaville Night where fans are encouraged to come out dressed in Hawaiian clothes. Themed giveaways and promotions will be happening between innings and on the concourse throughout the game. Gates open at 5:00pm with first pitch schedule for 6:00pm. Pregame coverage starts at 5:45pm on frederickkeys.com and the Tune In radio app.

The Frederick Keys are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play their home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. Following the 2018 season, the Keys were named the winner of the Carolina League's Complete Franchise Award. This goes to a team in the league which demonstrates franchise stability and significant contributions to its community and the league. In 2019, the team will host the Carolina League All-Star Classic presented by Visit Frederick. For more information about the Frederick Keys please contact Geoff Arnold by phone at (301)-815-9915 or by emailing at GArnold@FrederickKeys.com.

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