Frederick Hands Kinston a 4-1 Defeat
July 3, 2011 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Frederick got by Kinston 4-1 Sunday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium. With the win, Frederick takes two straight games and the series from Kinston. It is the first time the K-Tribe has lost back-to-back games since May 15th and 16th. Kinston owns a 31-13 record during that stretch.
Kinston starting pitcher Clayton Cook ran into early trouble, starting with a lead-off walk by Steve Brumby to start the game. The free pass was cashed in with a two-run home run by Tyler Townsend in the top of the first inning. Cook gave up one more hit in the inning and did not return to the game, leaving with a sore elbow between innings. Kinston knuckleballer Steve Wright took over in the second inning, giving up a run on three hits in his first inning of work. Wright would then settle down, but Frederick would take a 4-0 lead thanks to a solo home run by Kipp Schutz. The fourth inning shot was the second for Schutz this season. Wright saved the K-Tribe bullpen, going the last eight innings of the game. He ended up giving up six hits and two earned runs. He struck out five and walked two. Cook (6-5) was stuck with the loss.
Kinston cut into the lead in the fourth inning. Casey Frawley started the bottom of the frame with a walk, advancing to second base on a single by Jeremie Tice. Adam Abraham would get his team leading 42nd RBI of the season with a single later in the inning. Kinston did not score another run, managing just four hits on the day. Frederick starter Nathan Moreau (8-6) picked up the win, giving up three hits and one run in five innings. Moreau walked four and struck out three.
The K-Tribe continues the homestand with a special July 4th game Monday night at 6:30 pm. The contest will feature a fireworks show after the game. Pre-game fun starts at 6:10 with a F-15 flyover scheduled for 6:15 pm. United States of America native Marty Popham gets the start for Kinston.
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