CarL1 Frederick Keys

Frederick Four Hits Kinston

Published on July 15, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


Frederick LHP Rick Zagone and RHP Eddie Gamboa combined to set the side down in order in every inning except the fifth and the ninth, as the Keys defeated the Kinston Indians Wednesday night, 5-1.

After tossing four perfect innings, the K-Tribe got to Zagone in the fifth. Kinston 1B Ole Sheldon drilled a solo homer to dead center, giving Kinston the early 1-0 lead.

That's the only run the southpaw would allow. Zagone went seven innings, surrendering just the one run on three hits, while striking out six.

The Keys tied the game up in the bottom half of the sixth inning. 3B Tyler Henson led things off with a single. DH Wally Crancer followed that up with a double to right field. With runners on second and third, LF David Cash grounded a ball to shortstop. Henson broke for home. Indians' SS Ronald Rivas' throw home wasn't in time, tying the game at one.

Frederick took the lead for good in the eighth. Henson led the inning off with a double to left. Crancer laid down a sac bunt. Brandon Waring then came into the game to pinch hit for Cash. With the infield in, Waring grounded a ball up the middle and into center for a hit. Henson scored, giving the Keys the lead.

They weren't done. Frederick ended up loading the bases for C Caleb Joseph. The Keys' backstop came through with a base-clearing triple, making the score 5-1.

Gamboa ended up getting the win for Keys. He pitched two shut out innings for his first Carolina League victory. RHP David Roberts took the loss for Kinston. He's now 0-2.

Frederick and Kinston will meet in the finale of this four-game series Thursday afternoon. It's Camp Day at the ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for noon. For ticket information, contact our box office at 1-877-8-GO-KEYS.

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