Claws Crumble in 9th with 4-3 Loss
Published on April 26, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Lakewood took a 3-1 lead in the 5th inning, but Asheville scored once in the 6th and twice in the 9th inning to complete the comeback and drop the BlueClaws for the second consecutive ballgame.
In the top of the 9th inning the Tourists scored two runs to turn a one-run deficit into a one-run lead and give Ryan Duke the first blown save of his career.
The inning began with a lead-off single by Brian Humphries who advanced to second on a wild pitch and then took third on the overthrow by catcher John Hill into center field.
Humphries was singled home to tie the game 3-3. Trevor Story reached on a fielder's choice and then on a passed ball went from first-to-third base, and then scored as John Hill's throw to third base ended up in left field for the game-winning run.
In his BlueClaws debut Matt Campbell went three innings while striking out six Asheville batters. He did allow a run, but it came after Harold Riggins reached on a throwing error by Tyler Greene. Campbell came on in relief of starter Ethan Stewart who earned the no-decision after four innings of one-run ball.
Lakewood will send Colin Kleven (1-1, 5.93) against Asheville's Alex Gillingham (1-1, 3.79) in the final game of the four-game series at FirstEnergy Park. First pitch for Friday's game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., but the homestand will continue with a three-game series against the Greenville Drive starting Saturday evening.
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