SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Jefferies' Bomb Launches Hot Rods Over Dogs, 6-5

Published on May 18, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - Jake Jefferies smashed a solo bomb in the fifth inning that launched the Bowling Green Hot Rods over the Charleston RiverDogs, 6-5, in South Atlantic League action Monday in front of 2,157 fans at Bowling Green Ballpark.

With the victory, the Hot Rods jump to 20-18 on the season while the RiverDogs drop their third straight and fall to 20-18.

Bowling Green snatched a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first when Anthony Scelfo drew a leadoff walk and then moved to second after a groundout. Following a passed ball that advanced Scelfo to third, Jefferies grounded out to first and knocked home Scelfo for the game's first run.

The RiverDogs knotted the game at 1-1 in the top of the second when Corban Joseph lined a leadoff single to left and then advanced to second on a passed ball before shortstop Tim Beckham's throwing error on Melky Mesa's infield single allowed Joseph to score.

The Hot Rods grabbed a 3-1 lead in the home half of the second frame when Michael McCormick lined a single to center and then dashed around the bases after Kyeong Kang tripled to right. Robi Estrada slapped a two-out infield single that plated Kang for the inning's second run.

Charleston cut into Bowling Green's lead to 3-2 in the top of the third when Ray Kruml safely reached first after a wild pitch on a swinging third strike to lead off the inning. He then dashed around the bases to score after Dan Brewer laced a double to left field.

The RiverDogs tied the game at 3-3 in the visiting half of the fourth frame when Mesa lined a single up the middle before Kruml slapped a two-out double to left that drove in Mesa.

Bowling Green seized a 5-3 advantage in the bottom of the fourth when McCormick singled to left and then bumped to second after Kang singled to left. Isaias Velasquez dropped a bunt single that loaded the bases prior to Estrada reaching on a force out that plated McCormick, moved Kang to third and eliminated Velasquez at second. Scelfo singled up the middle that drove in Klang for the Hot Rods fifth run.

The Hot Rods took a 6-3 lead in the fifth frame when Jefferies cracked a solo blast over the right-center field wall for his fourth home run season.

The RiverDogs sliced into the Hot Rods advantage to 6-4 in the top of the sixth when Almonte hammered his first home run of the season, a leadoff solo blast over the right-center field.

Charleston tallied a final run in the ninth to make the score 6-5 when Mesa sliced a two-out double to left and then scored after Almonte lined a single to left.

Bowling Green reliever Josh Satow collected his third save of the season after he allowed the one run in the ninth but shut the door on the RiverDogs and ensured the 6-5 Hot Rods victory.

Charleston starter Hector Noesi (1-1) had his consecutive scoreless innings streak was snapped after 27.2 innings pitched. Noesi suffered his first loss of the season after he pitched five innings and allowed five earned runs on 10 hits and one walk.

Bowling Green reliever Tommy Rafferty (2-0) earned the win as he was charged with one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in two innings of relief.

Hot Rods starter Chris Andujar amassed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings pitched for the no decision.

The RiverDogs tallied 11 base knocks in the game lead by Mesa's three hits while the Hot Rods ratcheted 13 hits led by the duo of Klang and Velasquez, who each had three.

After a rare day off, the RiverDogs return to action and begin an eight-game homestand on Wednesday, May 20 with a four-game set against the Lexington Legends, an affiliate of the Houston Astros. Charleston will send right-hander David Phelps (3-1, 3.07) to the mound while Lexington is scheduled to counter with southpaw Brad Dydalewicz (2-0, 0.00) in the series opener at 7:05 p.m.

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