Johnson, Foltynewicz Lead Legends to Third Straight Win
April 21, 2012 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release
(KANNAPOLIS, N.C.) Zach Johnson drove in five runs with two doubles, and Mike Foltynewicz gave up one run in six innings to get his third straight victory as the Lexington Legends rolled past the Kannapolis Intimidators 7-1 Saturday night in Kannapolis.
The Legends wasted no time against Kannapolis starter Brandon Parrent (0-1). Delino DeShields Jr. walked to lead off the game and went to third on a single to right field by Alex Todd. After Jordan Scott walked to load the bases, Johnson hit a line drive down the line in left field for a double, scoring all three runners.
The Legends added two runs in the second inning on a walk to Tyler Burnett, a double by Drew Muren, a sacrifice fly by DeShields and an RBI single by Todd.
Johnson doubled home two more runs in the fifth following singles by Todd and Scott.
Kannapolis scored its only run in the second inning when Mark Haddow singled with two outs and scored on a double by Keenyn Walker. The Intimidators had two men on with two outs in the fourth, but Muren, the center fielder, made a diving catch on a line drive hit by Michael Johnson to end the inning.
Foltynewicz (3-1) allowed four hits, walked two and struck out five as he lowered his earned run average to 1.66. Evan Grills worked the seventh and eighth innings, and Tanner Bushue pitched a scoreless ninth in his first relief appearance.
The Legends have taken the first three games of the series, which concludes with a 5:05 p.m. game Sunday.
Attendance 4,085
Keith Elkins Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Lexington Legends 207 Legends Lane Lexington, KY 40505 (859) 422-7859 www.lexingtonlegends.com Our donation process has moved online! Visit lexingtonlegends.requestitem.com to submit your request
South Atlantic League Stories from April 21, 2012
- Grasshoppers Edge Shorebirds 3-2 to Secure Series Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Seven Game Win Streak Snapped in 6-5 Loss to Braves - Asheville Tourists
- Johnson, Foltynewicz Lead Legends to Third Straight Win - Lexington Legends
- West Virginia Powered Down by RiverDogs - Charleston RiverDogs
- Ramos' Double Gives Drive 4-3 Edge Over GreenJackets - Greenville Drive
- Greenville Slips Past Augusta Late; 4-3 Bullpen Proves Shaky in 4-3 Setback - Augusta GreenJackets
- Johnson Drives in 5 for Legends - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Crawdads Claw Gnats 6-1 Saturday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Crawdads Swat Sand Gnats, 6-1 - Hickory Crawdads
- Saturday's Game Postponed - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Suns and Lakewood Postponed, Doubleheader on Sunday - Hagerstown Suns
- Shorebirds Game Notes: at Greensboro - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Power Points: Charlies Reunion & More - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Lexington Legends Stories
- Lexington Dominates Staten Island 11-1, Pull Even for First Place
- Legends Edge Dirty Birds 4-3, Improve to 7-4
- First Place Lexington Legends
- Legends Claim First Place with Historic 6-5 Win on Rockers' Opening Night
- Offensive Eruption Powers Legends to 13-6 Win over Hagerstown
