Chinshall Homers as Kinston Downs Blue Rocks 3-2
June 1, 2009 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Lonnie Chisenhall hit a two-run home run as the K-Tribe beat the Wilmington Blue Rocks 3-2 to open a short three game set Monday night at Historic Grainger Stadium.
The Indians trailed 2-0 going into the bottom of the fourth inning when Lonnie Chisenhall hit a two-run home run to even the score. It was Chisenhall's team leading ninth home run of the season. Chisenhall now leads the Carolina League with 42 RBI and is tied for second in home runs. Kinston would take the lead later in the inning on a big blunder by Wilmington's first baseman Clint Robinson. With Kinston's Ryan Blair on second base and Alex Castillo at first, Nate Recknagel hit a routine grounder to shortstop Jeff Bianchi. Bianchi started what looked to be an inning ending double play, flipping to second base for the force. As second baseman Johnny Giavotella threw to first, Clint Robinson was off the bag in foul territory allowing the ball to get by and Blair to score the lead run. Giavotella was charged with the error and an unearned run was scored.
Wilmington starter Eduardo Paulino (1-3) was the tough luck loser for the Blue Rocks. Kinston starter Ryan Morris (3-5) was solid in his second straight win, giving up four hits and two earned runs in six innings. Morris struck out six and walked four. Chen-Chang Lee pitched two innings or scoreless ball, giving up two hits. Lee struck out four and did not walk a batter. Kinston closer Dallas Cawiezell picked up his sixth save of the season, giving up one hit and striking out one in the ninth inning.
The K-Tribe returns to Historic Grainger Stadium Tuesday night at 7pm for the middle game of the short three game home stand.
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