EL1 Trenton Thunder

Brewer's Walk, Walks Thunder off in Eleven

Published on May 5, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ) - The Trenton Thunder (13-14) came from behind to beat the Portland Sea Dogs (9-15) 8-7 in eleven innings. Dan Brewer walked with one out and the bases loaded to bring the winning run home after Cody Johnson's sacrifice fly tied the game at seven in the bottom of the ninth.

Thunder pitchers would walk a season-high nine batters throughout the ballgame, and, consequently, Portland would take a 7-5 lead with them to the bottom of the ninth inning. Austin Krum doubled to left to lead the inning off, and Corban Joseph singled to right to score Krum one batter later. With Joseph on third two batters later, Cody Johnson lined a ball to deep center to score Joseph on the sacrifice fly, tying the score at 7-7.

It was the bottom of the eleventh when the Thunder finally took their first lead of the ballgame. With the bases loaded, Dan Brewer drew a one out walk from Sea Dog reliever Kyle Fernandes to bring home Krum from third and give the Thunder an 8-7 walk-off win.

Trenton begins a quick three-game road trip Friday at 7:05 PM when the team takes on the Akron Aeros (Cleveland Indians) from northeastern Ohio. Thunder lefty Shaeffer Hall (2-2, 2.93) will oppose Akron's LHP Kelvin De La Cruz (1-3, 2.88) from Canal Park. The SBLI Pre-Game Show with Jay Burnham begins at 6:50 PM. Tune-in to the game on 91.3 WTSR-FM and on trentonthunder.com.

The Thunder return home Monday to begin a three-game set with the Reading Phillies at 7:05 PM. Souvenir Travel Cups will be given to the first 1,000 fans six and older Monday, which is also a Night of Networking presented by Streamline LLC. Call the Thunder Box Office at 609-394-3300 or log on to trentonthunder.com to reserve your seats today.

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