K-Tribe Gets 4-0 Win
Published on April 20, 2010 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
The K-Tribe snapped a six-game skid, shutting out Wilmington 4-0 Tuesday night in Delaware.
Kinston pitching was great again tonight, as starter Nick Hagadone gave up just two hits in 4 2/3 innings. Hagadone struck out three and walked one. Hagadone has not given up an earned run in three starts this season. T.J. McFarland got the win out of the pen, getting Hagadone out of a bases loaded jam in the fifth inning and then cruising the rest of the way. McFarland (1-0), gave up just one hit over 4 1/3 innings, walking two and striking out two. McFarland has not giving up an earned run in two relief appearances this season.
Kinston had their biggest inning of the year in the top of the fourth. Jason Kipnis led off the frame with a single, and Abner Abreu followed with a one-out double. Kyle Bellows would drive both home with a two RBI single. After a Cristo Arnal walk loaded the bases, Wilmington starter Tim Melville walked both Karexon Sanchez and Donnie Webb, driving home Bellows and Pena. Kinston sent a season high ten men to the plate in the fourth inning. Kipnis went 2-for-5 for Kinston, as every K-Tribe starter but one reached base safely.
The four-game series continues with game three Wednesday night at 6:45 pm in Delaware. Greenville, NC native Alex White will be on the mound for Kinston (4-8). White currently leads the Carolina League in ERA, as he has not given up an earned run in 9 1/3 innings of work.
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