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Huffman Shines as Hens Fall to Tides

June 9, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio- The first place Toledo Mud Hens dropped game two of a three game series against the Norfolk Tides 7-2 in front of a sellout crowd on Veterans Appreciation night at Fifth Third Field.

Chad Huffman collected two hits and scored a run as Toledo (37-23) fell to Norfolk (33-36) for the second straight night. It took the Hens awhile to get going offensively, as they showed a three in the hit column through six innings of play. By the end of the night that same column read eight.

Toledo starter A.J. Ladwig ran into some troubles early, allowing a homer to Cedric Mullins on the first pitch of the game. Ladwig settled in after that to retire the next six batters before the Tides would score again in the third inning. By the time his day was done, he had given up six runs.

The Mud Hens called on Caleb Thielbar to take over for Ladwig in the sixth inning. He started out very well by throwing two scoreless innings. However, in his third inning of work the Tides attack got to him for a run. Zac Houston came out in the ninth inning, and struck out the first two hitters before hitting Mullins with a pitch. That was all for not, however, as Steve Wilkerson grounded out to Edwin Espinal.

Tides starter Jimmy Yacabonis went five innings, surrendering only three hits, while striking out three and walking one. The only real trouble he got into came in the third inning when Mike Gerber nailed a double and Pete Kozma tried to score from first base. The team of Mike Yastrzemski and Steve Wilkerson wound up gunning down the would-be scorer.

It was not until the seventh inning when the Hens found the scoreboard. Back to back singles from Jim Adduci and Huffman, off of Joely Rodriguez, put the first place team in striking distance with no outs. A groundout by Jason Krizan gave Edwin Espinal a chance with two runners in scoring position. He knocked in one run with a single. The second run came around when Huffman scored on a wild pitch.

Despite an extremely hard hit two out single by Christin Stewart, the Hens attack was turned away. Huffman led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a single to put Toledo in business. A walk from Jason Krizan brought Edwin Espinal to the plate with a chance to do some damage. Though, Espinal grounded into a double play. With two outs and a runner on third, Jarrod Saltalamacchia strode to the plate, and flew out to first base. The Hens dropped their second straight game to the Tides.

What's Next:

The Mud Hens will conclude the series against the Norfolk Tides on Sunday at 4:05 PM. Following that game they will take to the road for a four game series against the Indianapolis Indians.

#RoadToDetroit Report (rankings according to MLB.com 2018 Prospect Watch):

10. OF Christin Stewart: 1-for-4, single

11. OF Mike Gerber: 1-for-4, double

12. IF Dawel Lugo: DNP

15. RHP Grayson Long: DNP (DL)

16. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP (DL)

18. LHP Tyler Alexander: DNP

Hens Notes:

- Despite the loss, the Mud Hens are still 20-12 in the friendly confines of Fifth Third Field

- A sellout crowd on Saturday pushes the 2018 sellout total to seven. It is the 470th sellout in the history of Fifth Third Field.

- With 37 wins through their first 60 games, the 2018 Mud Hens tie the 2005 and 2008 teams for the best start in Fifth Third Field history.

- Christin Stewart's eight game hit streak is the longest active streak among Toledo hitters.

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