MLBDL Frederick Keys

Frederick Comes from Behind Late to Win Series Opener vs Trenton

Published on August 26, 2022 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Frederick Keys News Release


Frederick, MD- The Frederick Keys (15-14) defeated the Trenton Thunder (6-21) on Friday night by a final score of 6-3 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark in Trenton, New Jersey.

The Keys offense had been one-hit and shutout through the first seven innings but in the 8th was when they would finally break through on offense.

Alex Baeza (Utah) tied up the score 2-2 with a two-run double to right-field and Ben Fitzgerald (UC Irvine) drew a walk with the bases-loaded to put the Keys ahead 3-2.

Jake Plastiak scored on a wild pitch to extend the lead to 4-2 after the top of the 8th.

Plastiak added two more with a double to right field off the bottom of the wall to make the score 6-3 heading into the bottom of the 9th. Right-hander Ryan Langford (Florida Southern College) slammed the door to pick up his first save of the summer.

Starting right-hander Drew Minter (Incarnate Word) struck out five in 5.0 innings, receiving a no-decision. Right-hander Sergio Ramirez (UC Riverside) earned the win after throwing 2.0 shutout innings from the 6th-7th.

The Keys will return tomorrow, August 27, against the Trenton Thunder for the second game of the three-game series. First pitch from Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday is scheduled for 6:30 pm.

For more information on the Frederick Keys, please contact Gareth Kwok at gkwok@FrederickKeys.com.

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