Frederick Uses Huge Innings to Down Myrtle Beach on Wednesday
Published on May 22, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
Myrtle Beach Pelicans pitcher Alex Lange
(Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
FREDERICK, Md. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans allowed eight runs over the sixth and seventh innings and fell 8-2 to the Frederick Keys on Wednesday night from Harry Grove Stadium.
After a bases-loaded walk to Miguel Amaya in the fifth put the Pelicans (17-30) up 1-0, the Keys (22-22) jumped all over the Birds' pitching staff.
Pelicans starter Alex Lange (1-7), who was brilliant through his start until the sixth, allowed a double and two two-out walks in the sixth before he was removed for Brian Glowicki . Trevor Craport then ripped a three-run double down the left field line to give the Keys a 3-1 advantage. The next batter, Jean Carrillo, singled home Craport and then scored on a Sean Miller double which made it 5-1 Frederick.
Lange finished his night was a season-high 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on three hits while walking three and striking out six. After retiring the first batter of the sixth, he sat down 10 in a row.
In the seventh, the Keys added on with three more runs. Jake Ring collected an RBI single and Craport knocked in two more with a two-run double to stake Frederick to a 8-1 lead.
The Birds fought back in the ninth with a run on an RBI double from Grant Fennell , but were turned away.
Luis Perez (2-1) earned the win for Frederick, tossing three shutout innings in relief.
The Pelicans' 11-game road trip continues with the series finale in Frederick against the Keys on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The Pelicans have not announced a starter while LHP D.L. Hall (1-2, 5.40) will go for the Keys. Coverage starts at 10:45 a.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast and the MiLB First Pitch and TuneIn Apps.
The 2019 season is the 21st season for the Pelicans franchise and fifth as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets visit MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/tickets, call (843) 918-6000, or visit the Pelicans Box Office.
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