CarL1 Frederick Keys

Hillcats Use Seven-Run Seventh to Defeat Keys

Published on June 30, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


FREDERICK, MD - A seven-run seventh inning led the Lynchburg Hillcats (35-42, 6-4) to an 8-1 victory over the Frederick Keys (38-41, 3-7) on Saturday night at Nymeo Field. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Keys against the Hillcats and moved their losing streak to three games.

Frederick held a 1-0 lead going to the seventh when the Hillcats struck in a big way. Jodd Carter started out the inning with a double. Following a groundout, Anthony Miller walked. Carter then scored on a bunt from Dillon Persinger, and a throwing error from Matt Trowbridge allowed Miller and Persinger to advance.

Ernie Clement then drove in both runners with a single. A walk to Mitch Longo knocked Trowbridge out of the game as he gave way to Isaac Silva. After Silva retired Conner Capel, Li-Jen Chu hit a three-run home run. Trenton Brooks followed with a double and scored on a Carter single to make it a 7-1 Hillcats lead.

The Keys scored their run in the third. Daniel Fajardo and Cole Billingsley hit back-to-back doubles to make it a 1-0 Keys lead. Following the seven run seventh, Lynchburg would add one more run in the ninth inning on a Carter single.

Earning the win, Sam Hentges (5-5) tossed eight innings, which was the longest of his career. He allowed just one run on seven hits while striking out three. Trowbridge (2-1) took the loss. In 0.2 innings, he surrendered five runs on three hits while walking two. Lucas Humpal received a no-decision despite firing 5.2 innings of shutout baseball.

The Keys and Hillcats continue their series on Sunday afternoon. Zac Lowther (3-0, 0.71) makes the start for the Keys. He will be opposed by Hillcats left-hander Tanner Tully (2-8, 5.06). First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., and the game can be heard on frederickkeys.com and the TuneIn Radio app.

The Frederick Keys are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play their home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. In 2017, the Keys received the Esurance Home Field Advantage Award for Carolina League for the second straight season, after leading the circuit in highest percentage of attendance based on ballpark capacity. The club will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2018. For more information about the Frederick Keys please contact Geoff Arnold by phone at (301)-815-9915 or by emailing at GArnold@FrederickKeys.com.

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