Jhon Florentino has big night for Astros in 8-7 win over Indians
Published on August 9, 2005 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Greeneville Astros News Release
GREENEVILLE, TN - The Burlington Indians rallied late to make things interesting, but the Greeneville Astros were able to hold on for an 8-7 win. The Astros came out smoking in the 1st inning with 5 runs. DH Cole Graham drew a walk with the bases loaded to score the first run. Then, 2B Jhon Florentino cleared the bases with a 3-run double. Finally, C Ralphie Henriquez knocked him in with a base hit to give the Astros the 5-0 lead. Both Florentino and Henriquez continued to have good nights at the plate as Florentino later hit his third HR of the season and Henriquez hit a run-scoring triple (3). All that led to an Astros 8-3 lead going into the 9th inning, but that's when the Indians gave them a ballgame. They were able to bring home 4 runs to make the score 8-7 with 2 outs before P Sammy Gervacio was brought in to get the final out and save the game for the Astros, his 5th save of the season. Starter P Sergio Severino (2-3) was named the winning pitcher after going 5.0 innings and striking out 4.
The Astros will square off against the Burlington Indians again on Wednesday August 10, 2005 at 7:00pm. It will be Support a Sponsor Night as fans can receive $1 off for showing a receipt from one of the Greeneville Astros sponsors.
The Astros office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. It is located in the new administrative building adjacent to the front gate entrance. The Greeneville Astros are the Appalachian League affiliate of the Houston Astros. For more information on the Astros, visit www.greenevilleastros.com or call (423) 638-0411.
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