SAL1 Lexington Legends

Hagerstown Takes Series Opener 5-2

Published on September 3, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


Former University of Louisville star Jeff Gardner had two hits and scored two runs for Hagerstown as the Suns defeated the Lexington Legends 5-2 Thursday night at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

The Suns scored a run in the first inning on a single by Matt Reistetter, a walk to Jose Marmolejos and a base hit by Matthew Page.

In the fourth inning, the first three Hagerstown hitters walked, loading the bases. A sacrifice fly by Wilman Rodriguez scored one run. Austin Davidson's single plated another, and a third run scored when Davidson's hit got by center fielder Brandon Downes for an error, giving the Suns a 4-0 lead.

Hagerstown scored its final run in the sixth when Gardner doubled, moved to third on a single by Rodriguez and came home on a ground out by Osvaldo Abreu.

The Legends scored both their runs in the bottom of the ninth. DonAndre Clark led off with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch. After Brian Bien drew a walk, Chad Johnson singled, scoring Clark. Anderson Miller's two-out single scored Bien with the Legends' second run.

Former Legend Kevin Perez (1-3) got the win. He relieved starter Jefry Rodriguez in the fifth and worked three scoreless innings.

Legends starter Yunior Marte (4-5) took the loss.

Game two of the five-game series will be played Friday night. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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