JackHammers Come Back for Win
Published on August 23, 2009 under Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release
KANSAS CITY, KS-The Joliet JackHammers (31-57) watched a 7-3 lead over the Kansas City T-Bones (41-47) whittled away before they scored two runs in the 9th inning to snap a 7-7 tied score and earn a 9-7 win before 6,218 fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.
The JackHammers took a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning against Kansas City RHP Chris Rhoads. CF Adam Klein (1-3) worked a walk and moved to third base on a single by SS Kevin Rios (0-4). 1B Freddie Thon (3-5) hit an RBI single to score Klein and give the JackHammers a 1-0 lead.
RF Tim Alberts (1-5) reached base on a fielder's choice. Rios scored from third base for a 2-0 Joliet lead.
The T-Bones scored three runs in the 1st inning to take a 3-2 lead. After LF Aharon Eggleston (1-5) reached base on an error, 2B Damian Rolls (0-4) hit into a fielder's choice to retire Eggleston at second base. RF Greg Jacobs (1-5) responded with a single to move Rolls to third base.
CF Luis Terrero (1-3) hit an RBI single to score Rolls for a 2-1 Joliet lead. 1B Jim Fasano (2-4) and 3B Jacob Blackwood (2-4) each singled to drive in runs and give Kansas City a 3-2 lead.
The JackHammers tied the game in the 3rd inning. Klein singled and Rios was hit by a pitch. Thon hit a single to score Klein for a 3-3 tied score.
Joliet erupted for three runs in the 4th inning and a 6-3 score. DH Mike Garcia (1-4) and Lopez hit back-to-back singles to start off the inning. LF Eric Scriven (1-4) was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
Klein grounded out to first base to score Garcia for a 4-3 lead. Lopez moved to third base on the play. 2B Rob Dahlberg (0-4) lined a sacrifice fly to center field to score Lopez for a 5-3 lead. Rios hit an RBI single to plate Scriven for a 6-3 lead.
The JackHammers took a 7-3 lead on a solo home run by Scriven in the 6th inning.
Kansas City scored four unanswered runs beginning with a solo home run in the 6th inning by C Craig Hurba (1-5).
The T-Bones tied the game on a two-run double by Fasano in the 8th inning.
The JackHammers broke the 7-7 tie in the 9th inning. With two outs in the inning, Alberts reached base on a single. 3B Wally Backman, Jr. (0-5) reached base on an error by T-Bones third baseman Jacob Blackwood. Garcia walked to load the bases. Lopez lined a two-run single to score both Alberts and Backman, Jr. for a 9-7 lead.
Joliet continues its seven-game road trip in Winnipeg on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. The JackHammers send RHP Luke O'Loughlin (1-1, 10.69) to the mound against LHP Bill Pulsipher (2-1, 2.77) for the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on AM 1340 WJOL and online at www.jackhammerbaseball.com.
The JackHammers next home stand begins on Friday, August 28 against the Kansas City T-Bones at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, August 29 the JackHammers host the "Kash for Klein's Klunker" raffle. $5.00 gets you a ticket to the game as well as a chance to win Adam Klein's 1991 Chevy Cavalier. For tickets, or for more information, please contact the JackHammers TODAY at 815.726.2255 (BALL), visit their website www.jackhammerbaseball.com or stop by the Silver Cross Field Box Office during normal business hours.
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