Braves Come Back, Take Series over Wahoos
April 28, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (10-15) lost the rubber match, 9-6, to the Mississippi Braves (10-15) at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium on Monday night. Mississippi rallied for six runs in the eighth inning to overcome a 4-2 Wahoos lead. The Wahoos dropped three of five in the series to the Braves.
RHP Michael Lorenzen made his fifth start of the season for the Wahoos. Lorenzen gave up two runs in five innings of work and scattered seven hits from the Braves. Drew Hayes relieved Lorenzen and pitched a scoreless sixth and seventh inning. Hayes struck out two and worked out of a jam in the seventh to hold the Wahoos lead. Fabian Williamson (0-2) couldn't record an out in the 8th inning and was tagged for four runs and the loss.
Juan Silverio continued his early season hot streak, going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Recently added Beau Amaral had his first RBI with Pensacola on a single in the third inning that scored Ray Chang. Travis Mattair ripped the go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning and went 1-for-4 with two RBI. Mattair had six RBI in the series against the Braves. The Wahoos scored at least five runs so use the promo code WAHOOS and receive 50% off your entire order Tuesday at PapaJohns.com.
Mississippi's RHP J.R. Graham pitched well in 4.0 innings of work. Graham gave up four hits and two runs but struck out six Wahoo batters. James Hoyt (1-2) earned his first win of the season with three strikeouts in 1.1 innings pitched.
Left fielder Gustavo Nunez's three-run triple in the top of the eighth proved to be the difference. First baseman Seth Loman hit his fourth home run of the season. Elmer Reyes went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI.
The Wahoos travel to Jackson to take on the Generals for a five-game set starting on Wednesday. The Wahoos will start RHP Daniel Corcino (2-2, 3.62), Jackson will counter with LHP James Gillheeney (0-0, 3.60). The game can be heard on ESPN Pensacola.
The Wahoos will return next week on Social Media Monday to take on the Chattanooga Lookouts. Myron Noodleman will perform and the Wahoos will also celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Fish Food: Lively Named California League Pitcher of the Week - RHP Ben Lively was named Cal League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending April 20th. Lively currently leads the Cal League in pitching with a 4-0 record and a 0.39 ERA. he leads the league in strikeouts with 33. He has allowed one walk in 23ip. The 22 year-old is the Reds' No. 13 prospect. He was drafted by the Reds in the 4th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft out of the University of Central Florida. This is his first season in Class High A Bakersfield.
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