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Greiner Homers as Hens Win Big over Indians

August 2, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated its division rival Indianapolis Indians 9-1 on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field.

Grayson Greiner whacked his fourth home run of the campaign to give the Mud Hens (57-52) the insurance it needed to gain a game on the west division-leading Indians (60-50) as the season nears its end. Toledo earned sole possession of second place in the division trailing Indianapolis by 2.5 games.

Pete Kozma ended 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBI and Dawel Lugo went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored to lead the Hens offensively.

Dawel Lugo got things started with a single to lead off the second inning. Jason Krizan and Greiner then earned back to back walks loading the bases. Mikie Mahtook then lifted a sacrifice fly to center field to score Lugo and give Toledo runners on the corners with one out. Harold Castro dribbled a single past the second basemen to score Krizan and increase the Hens lead to 2-0. With one out Kozma roped a double over the center fielder to score Greiner and Castro. Kozma stole third base on the ensuing pitch but was stranded as the Hens took a 4-0 lead into the third inning.

The Mud Hens made a one-out rally in the seventh inning scoring five runs on four hits. Machado ripped an infield single at the third baseman to put a runner on first with one out. Stewart then drew a walk followed by a double by Lugo to score Machado and move Stewart to third. Stewart scored on a Krizan single then Greiner blasted a three-run homer over the left field fence for his fourth of the season.

Jacob Turner delivered seven shut-out innings allowing five hits while fanning five and walking one. Kevin Comer entered in relief to pitch the eighth inning.

In the eighth inning, the Indians Pablo Reyes hit a one out double and came in to score on a two-out double by Jason Martin. Comer allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out one.

Hunter Cervenka entered to pitch the ninth and held off the Indians for a 9-1 Toledo victory. Cervenka allowed one hit and punched out one.

What's Next:

The Mud Hens look for another win as it takes on the Indians in the second game of the four-game series at Fifth Third Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

#RoadToDetroit Report (rankings according to MLB.com 2018 Prospect Watch):

6. OF Christin Stewart: 1-for-4, run scored

9. RHP Kyle Funkhouser: DNP (DL)

14. IF Dawel Lugo: 3-for-4, double, RBI, two runs scored

16. OF Jacob Robson: 1-for-5

20. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP (DL)

21. LHP Matt Hall: DNP

22. LHP Tyler Alexander: DNP

Hens Notes:

- The Mud Hens only allowed one walk in tonight's contest.

- When scoring first Toledo is 42-15. When leading after seven innings it is 50-3 and when up after eight innings the club is 52-2.

- The Detroit Tigers on Tuesday acquired IF Willi Castro in exchange for OF Leonys Martin and RHP Kyle Dowdy. To fill Martin's place on the 25-man roster, Detroit recalled OF Mike Gerber from the Mud Hens.

- Stewart has recorded a hit in seven consecutive games, going 9-for-22 with two home runs and eight RBI during that stretch.

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