'Claws Double up 'Birds, 6-3

Published on July 31, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release

Salisbury, MD - The Delmarva Shorebirds fell behind early and never recovered against the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday night. A night after a 4-0 shutout, Delmarva (56-54) could not submit another superb pitching performance, losing 6-3 to even up the series at one game apiece.

In the opening moments of the game, Lakewood jumped out to a lead. Dylan Cozens and Willians Astudillo each slapped two-out RBI singles off Shorebirds' starter Mitch Horacek. The lefty then allowed three runs in the third inning on another RBI base hit by Astudillo and a two-run single by Malquin Canelo.

After falling behind 6-1, Delmarva slowly climbed back into the game. Three consecutive singles from Jeff Kemp, Chance Sisco and Creede Simpson scored a run in the fifth inning. Josh Hart notched an RBI grounder in the eighth inning to make it 6-3. However, Delmarva left runners in scoring position in the fifth, seventh and eighth innings. In total, the Shorebirds stranded eleven runners aboard in the game.

Yacksel Rios improved to 5-0 with the win for Lakewood. Mitch Horacek struck out eight batters, but he matched a season-high with six runs allowed. Horacek fell to 5-10 on the season with the defeat. Dan Child locked up his second save with a perfect ninth inning.

The Shorebirds will face off against Lakewood in game three on Friday evening. Left-hander Bennett Parry (0-0, 1.29) will make his first start since his promotion from Aberdeen. The BlueClaws counter with right-hander Ranfi Casimiro (2-9, 5.53). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm at Perdue Stadium.

South Atlantic League Stories from July 31, 2014

• 'Dads Power Past 'Gnats in 10-1 Win - Hickory Crawdads
• Legends Break Tie in 8th, Win 5-4 - Lexington Legends
• Demeritte's Homers Earn High Merits - Savannah Sand Gnats
• Leonards ambushes Augusta in eighth inning - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
• 'Claws Double up 'Birds, 6-3 - Delmarva Shorebirds
• Power lose series opener - Charleston Dirty Birds
• Braves Defeat Drive 4-1 in Rain-Shortened Contest - Greenville Drive
• Knapp's Four Hits Lead Claws to 6-3 Win - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
• Giolito, Hebert Highlight Pitcher's Duel as Suns Win Series Opener - Charleston RiverDogs
• Caratini Involved in Trade - Rome Emperors
• Suns Notes - Hagerstown Suns
• WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
• Shorebirds Game Notes vs. Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
• Alumni Weekend Set for August 8-9 - Rome Emperors

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 Delmarva Shorebirds Stories

• Warbirds Win Finale to End Delmarva's Winning Streak
• Shorebirds Win Fourth Straight to Secure Series Victory
• Shorebirds Win Third Straight over the Warbirds
• Shorebirds Offense Stays Hot in Second Straight Win over Wilson
• Shorebirds Offense Gets Back on Track to Even Series