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'Cats Claim Series Opener against Salem, 6-1

May 27, 2016 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Lynchburg Hillcats News Release


Lynchburg defeated the Salem Red Sox Friday night at Calvin Falwell Field, 6-1 and took sole possession of the best record in the Carolina League. Justus Sheffield went six frames and earned his fourth win of the season. Mike Papi and Mark Mathias each recorded multiple-hit games as well as extra-base hits that drove in a run.

GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRS

The 'Cats scored two runs in three separate innings in the contest against Salem. Lynchburg did not wait around to get on the scoreboard. After a leadoff walk to Greg Allen, Mark Mathias hit a line drive double down the left field line to bring in the first run. Following a Yu-Cheng Chang bunt single, Bobby Bradley grounded into a double play to bring in Mathias. In the third inning Greg Allen reached base via an error and proceeded to steal his 27th bag of the season. A Mark Mathias single put runners on the corners until Mathias stole second base. Bradley hit a ground ball to second base which was booted and brought in both runs.

The Hillcats added two insurance runs in the eighth inning. Paul Hendrix singled and stole second base before he came around to score on a Mike Papi double. Papi was 3-4 with a RBI and a run scored on the evening.

DEFENSE FLASHES THE LEATHER

Lynchburg played its second consecutive errorless game and made some sparkling plays along the way. The 'Cats turned two double plays, one of which was after their speedy centerfielder came in, made a running catch, and threw out a Red Sox baserunner that failed to tag up at first base. Allen thwarted another potential threat in the top of the eighth inning as Joseph Monge hit a double in the right field gap and tried to take third base. Allen hit the cutoff man Mathias, who threw to Paul Hendrix at third to apply the tag.

The outfield kept the lead in tact with more potential run-saving catches in the final frame. Left-fielder Mike Papi made a diving catch going to his left to begin the inning. The very next batter hit a sharp fly ball to right field where David Armendariz made a running catch at the warning track for the second out.

SHORT HOPS

Bobby Bradley has reached base in 20 consecutive games despite an 0-3 performance at the plate...He walked in the fifth inning to keep the streak alive...Justus Sheffield has yet to lose a game in the month of May with a record of 2-0 and three no decisions...Lynchburg is 7-3 in games that Sheffield starts for the season...The Hillcats have 18 wire-to-wire games where they score the first run of the game and lead the entire way.

ON DECK

Lynchburg and Salem will face off again Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. The Hillcats will send out right-hander Mitch Brown (1-4, 5.23), and the Red Sox will counter with Matt Kent (2-3, 4.35). Fans can listen to the action on 93.3 FM and 1320 AM as well as www.lynchburg-hillcats.com, beginning with the Hillcats On-Deck Show at 6:15 p.m.

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