CarL1 Frederick Keys

Hart holds Kinston in check, Keys win 5-3

Published on July 24, 2006 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


Frederick, MD -- Kevin Hart overshadowed Jay Gibbons' first rehab appearance with the Keys, allowing just two runs, one earned against Kinston to earn the victory on Monday night.

In the top of the second inning John Drennen singled to drive in Rodney Choy Foo to give Kinston a 1-0 lead. Later in the inning Stephen Head scored on a passed ball from catcher Sandy Madera.

The Keys would storm back in the bottom of the third inning, as Tripper Johnson drew a walk and Paco Figueroa would double down the left field line to move Johnson to third. Arturo Rivas would walk and Jay Gibbons would hit a high infield fly that was misplayed by third baseman Matt Whitney, allowing Johnson and Figueroa to score. Mario Delgado followed with a double to left field to drive in Rivas. A pitch later, Chuck Lofgren unleashed a wild pitch to let Gibbons cross the plate, giving the Keys a 4-2 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth inning Travis Brown singled to centerfield to score Sandy Madera, putting the Keys in front 5-2.

The Indians would score another run in the top of the eighth inning when Jose Constanza scored after Jordan Brown grounded into a controversial double play, leading to Brown and manager Mike Sarbaugh getting ejected.

The Indians would again threaten in the bottom of the top of the ninth putting the tying run in scoring position against Jim Hoey. But Hoey was able to retire the next three to earn his 10th save in ten opportunities.

Hart (4-8) earned the win, tossing 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, one earned on five hits, while striking out six.

Lofgren (13-4) took the loss, allowing five runs, one earned on four hits over 5.0 innings.

The Keys and Indians will play game two of their three game series on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. LHP David Haehnel will take the mound against RHP Joe Ness. Jay Gibbons will make his second rehab appearance with the Keys on Tuesday.

Tuesday night Cass and Tim Sapir will visit Harry Grove Stadium as part of 'Tour For The Cure'. Fans can visit www.tourforthecure.com for more information.

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