Fajardo Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in Win
Published on June 27, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
FREDERICK, MD. - A three-run, seventh inning lifted the Frederick Keys (4-4, 33-44) over the Wilmington Blue Rocks (4-4, 48-29) by a 4-1 score on Thursday night at Nymeo Field. With the game tied 1-1 in the seventh, Daniel Fajardo powered a two-run shot to give the Keys the lead. Robbie Thorburn then walked, stole second, advanced to third on a throwing error, and scored on a wild pitch all within two pitches to make it 4-1. Diogenes Almengo and Tim Naughton polished off the final three frames to preserve the lead.
Wilmington was able to strike early on in the second inning. Cristian Perez led off with a single and was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. Sebastian Rivero then launched a double off the left-field wall, scoring Perez to make it 1-0.
That was all Cameron Bishop allowed, however. The southpaw was dominant, scattering six hits while tying a season-high eight strikeouts over six innings. He picked up his third quality start of the season.
Daniel Tillo held the Keys off the scoreboard until the sixth. Thorburn hit a swinging bunt up the third base line and Tillo's throw sailed over the first baseman's head. That put Thorburn on second with no one out. A batter later, J.C. Escarra smacked one up the middle, scoring Thorburn to tie the game 1-1.
The Keys capitalized the next inning on Fajardo's home run.
Almengo (3-3) tossed two scoreless innings in relief. He struck out three batters and earned the win. Meanwhile, Naughton (S, 1) picked up his first Carolina League save with a flawless ninth.
Walker Sheller (0-1) took the loss after allowing the three runs in the seventh inning.
The Keys and Blue Rocks return to action on Friday, June 28 for Keyote's birthday. RHP David Lebron (2-2, 3.94) starts for the Keys opposite RHP Jonathan Bowlan (1-0, 0.00) for the Blue Rocks. Keyote's friends that are scheduled to be in attendance include Minion and My Little Pony, while the first 1,000 fans through the gates can pick up a Trey Mancini t-shirt presented by Hillside Turkey Farms. First pitch is schedule for 7:00pm with gates opening at 6:00pm. You can catch the broadcast on frederickkeys.com or on the Tune In app with pregame coverage starting at 6:45pm.
The Frederick Keys are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play their home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. Following the 2018 season, the Keys were named the winner of the Carolina League's Complete Franchise Award. This goes to a team in the league which demonstrates franchise stability and significant contributions to its community and the league. In 2019, the team will host the Carolina League All-Star Classic presented by Visit Frederick. For more information about the Frederick Keys please contact Geoff Arnold by phone at (301)-815-9915 or by emailing at GArnold@FrederickKeys.com.
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