K-Tribe Take Both Games in a Doubleheader
Published on May 27, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
After two straight days of rain, and more than 52 hours between pitches, the K-Tribe and P-Nats finally hit the field Wednesday at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia...it was worth the wait. The K-Tribe won both games, taking the first 1-0 and the second 7-5 over Potomac. The K-Tribe is now just one game behind Salem for first place in the Carolina League Southern Division.
In the second game of the night, Kinston exploded for six runs on five hits in the first inning. The first seven K-Tribe hitters reached base safely, highlighted by RBI hits from Lonnie Chisenhall, Nate Recknagel, Alex Castillo and a bases loaded, bases clearing triple from Johnny Drennen. Potomac starter Colton Willems did not record an out before being replaced. Kinston ended up with eleven total hits in game two.
Kinston stayed on top, leading 7-3 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. Potomac would not say die, however, scoring two runs on three hits, a walk and a K-Tribe error, all coming with two outs in the inning. Kinston reliever Travis Turek came into the game to protect a 7-5 lead with the bases loaded and two outs. Turek used just three pitches to strike out Potomac's Sean Rooney and end the game. Matt Meyer (2-1) picked up the win for Kinston.
In game one Kinston squeaked out a 1-0 win. The night's first contest was a continuation of a suspended game from Monday which lasted just 1 1/3 innings before the rain poured in and halted play.
The game picked up in the top of the second inning with runners on first and second with one out for the K-Tribe. Lucas Montero promptly hit an infield single to load the bases, followed by a Matt Willard sacrifice fly to left field to knock in Johnny Drennen for what would end up being the lone run of the ballgame.
Kinston's Paolo Espino started the game on Monday, but it was Ryan Morris who toed the rubber to start the remainder of the game on Wednesday. Morris (2-5), who has had an up-and-down year to date, had arguably his best outing of the season, working six innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just three hits while striking out five. Morris walked only one batter.
Potomac's Tom Milone (3-2), filling in for Monday's starter Brad Meyers (3-1), was equally as impressive on the hill for the Nationals. Milone pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing no runs, six hits, a walk and two strikeouts. The lone run of the ballgame was an unearned run, charged to Monday's starter Brad Meyers who ended up with the loss.
The K-Tribe has a scheduled off day on Thursday, then the nine game road trip continues in Winston-Salem on Friday. The K-Tribe will take on the Dash at 7pm on Friday night to begin a three game weekend series.
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