SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Dogs Dine on Delectable Crawdads, 4-1

August 14, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON - Ramon Flores had three hits, and five Charleston pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 4-1 victory over Hickory in front of 3,758 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park Sunday evening.

With the victory, the RiverDogs have won three in a row for the first time since mid May and six of eight overall in improving to 22-27, 48-71 overall, while Hickory lost its fourth straight, dropping to 26-23, 66-51 overall.

Charleston struck for a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second against Hickory starter Joe Van Meter, highlighted by a two-out Eduardo Sosa double and a RBI single by Jose Mojica.

Heavy rainfall entered the area with one out in the top of third, stopping play for 57 minutes.

Neither starter pitched after the delay, as Charleston's Manny Barreda worked 2.1 innings giving up only one Hickory base hit, while Van Meter (5-5) permitted the second-inning run on two RiverDogs hits in 2.0 innings.

The RiverDogs offense, however, was not slowed by the stoppage, notching a pair of runs off reliever Kevin Johnson in growing the lead to 3-0. Kevin Mahoney lined a RBI single, and Shane Brown scored later in the inning on a two-out wild pitch.

Hickory scored a run in the fourth off Francisco Rondon via a two-out RBI double from Alejandro Selen, trimming the score to 3-1.

Charleston scored for the third straight inning in the bottom half, as Jeff Farnham doubled, took third on a groundout and came plateward on another Johnson wild pitch for a 4-1 advantage.

Rondon tossed 1.2 innings of relief, while Mike Recchia followed with 3.0 perfect relief innings highlighted by three strikeouts. Aaron Dott dealt a scoreless eighth, and Mark Montgomery penned a scoreless ninth to get his 11 th save in as many chances.

Game two is set for Monday at 7:05 p.m., with the RiverDogs sending right-hander Shane Greene (4-11, 4.00 ERA) to the firing line against Hickory right-hander Cody Buckel (6-3, 2.55 ERA).

BALLPARK FUN: Another Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission Family Sunday rocked the Lowcountry, as fans enjoyed the game and a special evening with the family by taking advantage of FREE PARKING and KIDS EAT FREE Sundays, presented by Pepsi. After the game, fans moseyed down to the field to meet future Bronx Bombers in a free autograph session. Also, kids that read for five or more hours through the RiverDogs' and Charleston County Libraries' summer reading program received a free ticket to this game.

UP NEXT: There's no better way to cool off from the heat and relax after the start of another work week than by enjoying RiverDogs baseball on the banks of the scenic Ashley River. On 98Rock Hair of the Dog Monday, fans can enjoy $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub. While enjoying themselves, spectators can also find out about a great cause thanks to another 105.5 The Bridge Dogs with a Cause Night. This week's featured partner is Doc Williams SPCA, which contributes to the well-being of the Lowcountry's animals while making residents aware of the need for cooperation and proper treatment. And as a special bonus for the youngsters, fans are invited to meet Blue from Blue's Clues as Blue will be on hand to take pictures and meet and greet his loyal following throughout the game.

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