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SAL1 Greenville Drive

Drive Continue To Roll In 6-2 Win

June 2, 2006 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greenville Drive News Release


Kannapolis, NC - The Greenville Drive scored five runs between the third and fourth innings Friday evening at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium en route to a 6-2 victory. Starting pitcher Kevin Guyette (4-2) tossed 5.0 innings allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out a season-high seven batters.

The Intimidators jumped out to an early lead off Guyette by scoring two runs in the bottom of the second. Brandon Allen led off with a single and advanced to third after back-to-back ground outs. Leonard Acosta then hit an infield single, scoring Allen. Brandon Johnson followed with an RBI triple, ending Kannapolis' scoring.

Greenville would strike back in the top of the third with three runs to overtake the Intimidators. Three straight singles by the Drive accounted for their first two runs. Christian Lara led off the inning with a bunt single and scored when Jay Johnson followed with a double. Dominic Ramos then laid down a bunt single. Johnson was able to score on Kannapolis pitcher Ricky Brooks throwing error.

The Drive would extend their lead to 5-2 with two runs in the top of the fourth. Chris Turner led off with a double and three batters later Johnson reached base with a two-out walk. Both runners would score as Ramos doubled to left.

After four scoreless innings, the Drive added a run in the top of the ninth. Lara led off with a double and advanced to third on Johnson's single. A wild pitch during Ramos' at bat allowed Lara to score for Greenville's final run.

Relief pitcher Hunter Jones tossed 4.0 scoreless innings to earn his third straight save in as many opportunities. Guyette and Jones combined to strikeout 14 batters while only walking two.

The Drive and Intimidators continue their four-game series Saturday night at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Greenville will send right-hander Chris Jones to the mound as Kannapolis will counter with right-hander Ryan Rote.

The Drive return home on Monday, June 5th when they begin a four-game series with the Charleston RiverDogs, affiliate of the New York Yankees. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM at West End Field as Greenville will send left-hander Michael Rozier to the mound.

Tickets to all Drive home games can be purchased by calling the Drive Ticket Office at 864-240-4528 or online at www.GreenvilleDrive.com.

NOTES: Dominic Ramos went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBI...Jay Johnson and Christian Lara each chipped with two hits...Brandon Johnson led the Intimidators offense with three hits

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