CarL1 Frederick Keys

Hernandez Sets Single Game Franchise Strikeout Record In Extra Innings Loss

Published on September 2, 2007 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


Frederick Keys starting pitcher David Hernandez decimated Winston-Salem hitters throughout the night, striking out a franchise record 18 batters in nine innings but the Keys lost when an error filled tenth inning befell them in a 4-1 loss to the Warthogs. The record had stood at 16 strikeouts since May 30th, 1990 when RHP Arthur Rhodes struck out Salem batters left and right in the first season of Harry Grove Stadium.

Rhodes, who has undergone Tommy John surgery and is out for the 2007 season, is still in the big leagues after coming up through the Orioles organization. His 16-year career is one Hernandez would love to mimic, but on this night it was Hernandez who held the spotlight.

The game still was tied into the bottom of the ninth inning when the Keys had the winning runner at third base with no outs. After a strikeout and an intentional walk to load the bases Frederick attempted a suicide squeeze. The runner at third base Pete Maestrales raced to the plate as batter Chris Amador tried to lay down a game winning bunt. He could not and Maestrales was tagged out with the rally soon after foiled.

Winston-Salem would plate three runs in the top of the tenth inning. With two on and one out Warthogs DH Rod Allen Jr. hit a potential inning ending double play ball to shortstop. The groundball was misplayed by Keys SS Tyler Henson and three runs would score later in the inning.

The regular season finale is Monday, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The Keys will host Game Two of the Northern Division Championship Series Thursday September 6th at 7:00 p.m.

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