Keys Defeat Kinston 11-5

Published on July 7, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release


The Karma of Kinston native Jerry Stackhouse at Historic Grainger stadium wasn't enough as Frederick beat the K-Tribe 11-5 Tuesday night. The NBA All-Star was on hand for Jerry Stackhouse Night, as the former UNC Tar heel threw out the first pitch and signed autographs for fans.

Frederick scored a run in the first inning, and then jumped all over Kinston starter Mike McGuire in the second inning scoring four runs on a walk and four singles. Matt Angle and Ryan Adams drove in two runs a piece with RBI singles. McGuire was driven out of the game in the third inning, when Frederick scored another run on a solo home run by Robbie Widlanski, making the score 6-0.

Kinston would come back with a run in the third inning thanks to an RBI single by Ole Sheldon. Kinston loaded the bases in the fourth inning, scoring runs on an RBI ground out by Ryan Blair and an RBI single from Lucas Montero. Kinston would load the bases again in the sixth inning, scoring two more runs on an RBI ground out by Cord Phelps and a throwing error by Frederick's Ryan Adams. Adams had three errors in the game. Montero, Tim Fedroff, Sheldon and Ronald Rivas each had two hits for Kinston.

After Kinston cut Frederick's lead to four, the Keys would pull away again thanks to a run in the seventh inning and a solo home run by Widlanski to lead off the eighth inning. Widlanski ended the night 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI and two home runs.

McGuire (0-1) gets the loss for Kinston, giving up eight hits and six earned runs in 2 1/3 innings. Jonathan Holt came in from the pen for Kinston giving up two hits and two runs in 1 1/3 inning. Bryce Stowell pitched four innings from the pen, giving up six hits and three earned runs. Dallas Cawiezell pitched a perfect ninth inning for Kinston. The K-Tribe pitching staff gave up a season high 16 hits.

The K-Tribe will take on Frederick Wednesday night at 7pm at Historic Grainger Stadium, Russell Young with take the hill for Kinston.



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