SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Intimidators Fall to Legends in Series Opener

Published on June 2, 2004 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
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Lexington, KY– The Intimidators (24-27) ran into a tough starting pitcher scoring just two runs falling to the Legends 7-2 Wednesday night at Applebee's Park in Lexington, KY.

The home team took the lead early in the first inning. Josh Anderson led off with a single, stole second and scored on Edwin Maysonet's RBI single to left field.

Ervin Alcantara hit a solo shot off Ryan Rodriguez in the second and Kevin Davidson drove in Brock Koman with a single giving the Legends a 3-0 lead after two innings.

Micah Schnurstein broke up the shutout with his first home run of the season, a solo shot over the left field wall. For Kentucky Wildcat outfielder Seth Morris drove in Davd Cook with a ground out to short pulling the Intimidators within a run, 3-2.

The Legends (28-22) went ahead with a 3-run fifth inning. Ozzie Fernando led off with a double, took third on a fielder's choice bunt. Maysinet drove in Fernandez with a single and drove Rodriguez from the game. Scott Robinson's sacrifice fly scored Josh Anderson. The final run of the inning scored on a bases loaded walk to Brock Koman. All six runs were charged to Rodriguez who took the loss tossing four innings.

In the seventh inning, the Legends added a run off reliever John Hurd giving Lexington their final run, 7-2.

Derek Grigsby struck out a career high nine batters over six innings for his third win of the season. He gave up both Intimidators runs.

The second game of the series is Thursday night at 7:05pm. Intimidators return home Saturday June 5th vs. Charleston, WV at 7:05pm. For more information or to order tickets to upcoming games, contact the Intimidators at 704-932-3267.

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