GreenJackets Take Game Three in Matinee

August 29, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

Lexington Legends pitcher Collin Snider
(Lexington Legends)

The GreenJackets plated their first run of the game in the top of the second inning. Jacob Gonzalez lined a double down the left field line then advanced to third on a wild pitch thrown by Daniel Lynch. Trevor Abrams popped up a sacrifice fly to right field and Augusta led 1-0.

In the top of the fourth inning, Heliot Ramos, Orlando Garcia and Jacob Gonzalez all singled off of Janser Lara to load the bases. Abrams then hit a groundball to the first baseman, Nick Pratto, and Ramos scored. Garcia then scored on a wild pitch while also allowing Shane Matheny to reach base on the dropped third strike. Gonzalez and Matheny scored the final run of the game on a fielding error by the Legends and Augusta continued to lead 5-0.

The lone run of the game for the Legends came in the bottom of the seventh inning. Brewer Hicklen blasted a solo homer to left field and Lexington trailed 5-1.

Norwith Gudino earned the victory for Augusta tossing 7.0 innings allowing one run on three hits while striking out eight. Daniel Lynch was given his first loss of the season pitching 3.0 innings allowing one run on one hit while striking out six. Collin Snider threw 4.0 shutout innings in relief allowing three hits while striking out three.

The Legends and GreenJackets meet again tomorrow, August 30 at 7:05 p.m. Lexington will send RHP Yefri Del Rosario (5-5, 3.50 ERA) to face Augusta's RHP Jose Marte (7-6, 4.30 ERA). It is the final regular season game at Whitaker Bank Ballpark and the Legends are going to celebrate why we do what we do: the fans. During Fan Appreciation Night, fans can bid on the game worn jerseys that the players will wear. Bidding will take place online at www.gesture.lexlegends.com with the proceeds benefiting KentuckyOne Health - Saint Joseph Hospital Nursing Foundation. It will be the final Kentucky Ale #ThirstyThursday with $1 Beers and Pepsi, along with it being another Pepsi #BarkInThePark night, you can bring your four-legged furry friend to the game with a small $2 donation to the Scott County Humane Society.

The Legends, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and member of the South Atlantic League, play all home games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Kentucky. For ticket information, call (859) 422-7867 or visit LexingtonLegends.com.

Lexington Legends pitcher Collin Snider

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