Hens Win Two from Durham on Saturday
August 11, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
Behind big nights from their offense, the Hens won both games of a double header against Durham on Saturday night at Fifth Third Field.
The first game of the night was a continuation of Friday's game that was called in the fourth inning due to rain. With a 1-1 tie, the game was called while Danny Worth was at bat with the bases loaded and two outs. When play resumed, Worth drew a walk to give the Hens a 2-1 lead.
The Hens went on to win 7-2 behind a big five-run fifth inning anchored by a Jerad Head two-run homer. Justin Henry and Brad Davis each had two RBIs in the game as well to cruise Toledo to an easy victory.
Durham took an early lead in the second game after Will Rhymes blasted a two-run homer to left in the second inning. The Mud Hens tied it back up with two runs in the fourth after a Danny Worth double and a wild pitch each brought home a runner.
The Hens broke the tie and secured the doubleheader sweep after Ben Guez knocked in a pair of runs with a triple in the sixth to make it 4-2.
The Hens face the Bulls again in game three of the series as they look to continue their winning ways. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. and Thad Weber will make the start for Toledo.
Game Notes
Andy Oliver earned the victory in the first game after pitching 3 scoreless innings of relief.
The Mud Hens have won four straight for the first time since April.
Collin Balester recorded his first save of the year in the second game of the double header.
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