Keys Blank Kinston 3-0
July 2, 2011 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
The K-Tribe ran into a red hot pitcher, as Frederick blanked the Indians 3-0 Saturday night at Historic Grainger Stadium.
Frederick starter Oliver Drake was very good giving up just three hits in 8 1/3 innings of work. Drake (7-3) struck out four and walked two batters. Drake's last start was a complete game, nine-inning shutout. Drake's ERA dropped to 2.24 (third in the Carolina League) after the outing.
Frederick started the scoring in the top of the third inning, as Dale Mollenhauer and Brian Ward led off with a pair of walks. With two outs later in the inning, Mollenhauer was on third and Steve Bumbry at first. Bumbry was suddenly caught in a run down between the bases, but by the time Kinston tagged him out, Mollenhauer had scored from third base.
A walk led to another run in the fourth inning, when Tyler Townsend reached on the free pass with one out. On a hit and run, Townsend advanced to third base thanks to a Miguel Abreu single. Abreu would score when Kipp Shutz followed with an RBI ground out. Back-to-back singles to start the top of the sixth inning by Manny Machado and Townsend set the table for another score in the sixth inning. Machado would score on an Abreu sacrifice fly later in the frame, giving Frederick a 3-0 lead. Kinston starting pitcher T.J. House (5-7) picked up the loss, giving up five hits and three earned runs. He walked three in the loss.
Kinston's bullpen was strong again, as Rob Bryson went two innings, giving up one hit. He struck out four. Bryson has not giving up a run in 10 1/3 innings of work for Kinston this season. Kyle Landis gave up one hit in his one inning of work. He struck out one and lowered his ERA to 1.02. Sean Gleason picked up his Carolina League leading 22nd save for Frederick. Tyler Holt has two of Kinston's three hits, as the outfielder went 2-for-4 with a triple.
Kinston will take on Frederick in a Sunday matinee at 1:30 pm from Historic Grainger Stadium. Clayton Cook will make the start for Kinston. The K-Tribe continues the homestand with a special July 4th game Monday at 6:30 pm. The contest will feature a fireworks show after the game.
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