SAL1 Lexington Legends

Hoppers Homers Lead to Win over Legends

Published on May 31, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


The Greensboro Grasshoppers hit five home runs in an 8-4 win over the Lexington Legends Monday night at Applebee's Park.

Rand Smith led off the game with a homer to left field, and after Justin Bass walked with one out, Kyle Skipworth homered to right to give Greensboro a 3-0 lead.

The Legends came back with a run in the second. Consecutive singles by Jonathan Meyer, Rene Garcia and Brian Kemp loaded the bases, and Meyer came home when Grant Hogue hit into a force play at second base.

Greensboro played long ball again in the fourth inning. Kyle Jensen singled, and Chad Cregar and Taylor Krick followed with back-to-back home runs to make the score 6-1.

Lexington added a second run in the fifth inning when Kody Hinze's single scored Jake Goebbert, who had doubled. Hinze is the South Atlantic League leader in RBI with 53.

The Grasshoppers scored their final two runs in the eighth inning when Smith singled and Chase Austin homered.

Matt Montgomery pitched the first seven innings for Greensboro and picked up his second win over Lexington this season. Legends starter Tanner Bushue (3-3) worked the first four innings and took the loss.

Legends welcome Bluegrass Miracle League Tuesday: Applebee's Park will be the scene of a "doubleheader" Tuesday. From 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., players from the YMCA Bluegrass Miracle League will take the field for their All-Star game. The Bluegrass Miracle League allows disabled young people the opportunity to play baseball.

"The community brings so much to us and our operation, we're delighted to be able to host a Miracle League game and have all the families come out and cheer on their children," said Legends General Manager Andy Shea.

The Legends will open a four-game series against the West Virginia Power Tuesday night at Applebee's Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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