Burlington Rallies But Falls to Danville
Published on July 25, 2021 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Burlington Sock Puppets News Release
BURLINGTON, N.C. - Burlington launched a monstrous effort to come back from down seven runs in their last at-bat in a seven inning game, but came up just short as they fell 9-7 to the Danville Otterbots on Sunday.
The Otterbots fired up the offense in the second inning. Tyrell Brewer singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Burlington came back to score a run in the third off of an opposite field moonshot home run to right by Brenden Bell.
Burlington scored five runs in the seventh inning. The offensive onslaught by the Sock Puppets was led by Bell and Marshall Raper, all knocking in runs in the inning.
The Otterbots scored five runs in the fourth inning. The Danville offensive was led by Carter Sanford and Chenar Brown, all driving in runs in the frame.
Jack Snyder earned the win for the Otterbots. AJ Fritz and Dylan Wanat came out of the bullpen and sparked the Burlington rally in the seventh, before Eli Thurmond came in to close the game.
Sergio Patsy took the loss for Burlington Sock Puppets. The righty surrendered seven runs on six hits over three and a third innings, striking out four.
Carter Holjes started the game for Danville Otterbots. The right-hander surrendered one run on one hit over three innings, striking out four and walking one.
Bell went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Sock Puppets in hits.
Danville had 11 hits in the game. Sanford, Brown, Talmadge LeCroy, and Brewer all collected multiple hits for Danville Otterbots.
The Appalachian League All-Star Game will be on Tuesday from Calfee Park in Pulaski, Virginia.
Appalachian League Stories from July 25, 2021
- Burlington Rallies But Falls to Danville - Burlington Sock Puppets
- Kingsport Comes up Short against Bluefield - Kingsport Road Warriors
- Johnson City Swept by Princeton - Johnson City Doughboys
- River Riders Defeat Pulaski, 8-5 - Elizabethton River Riders
- Johnson City Falls to Princeton, 8-1 - Johnson City Doughboys
- Elizabethton Defeats Pulaski 8-5 in Ninth Inning Nail Biter - Elizabethton River Riders
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Burlington Sock Puppets Stories
- This Week in Sockville: Burlington Clinches East, Sights Set on Title Run
- This Week in Sockville: The Push for the Pennant
- McCrystal Clear: Ryan McCrystal Is Raking his Way up the Reds System
- Sock Puppets Review: The Pups Are Hot
- Burlington Survives Late Comeback Attempt vs. Axmen
