CarL1 Frederick Keys

Keys offense explodes for 19 runs in victory

Published on June 6, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


After two fruitless weeks, the Frederick Keys left nothing to chance Friday Night in Winston-Salem. 1B Brandon Snyder had a career night, going 5-for-6 with five runs scored and four run driven in to highlight a Keys 19-run onslaught as the Keys defeated Winston-Salem 19-4 in the opener of their three-game series. The 19 runs were a Carolina League high for 2008 and just two shy of a Keys franchise record. Frederick scored 21 runs on June 30, 1991 at Prince William.

The Keys trailed 1-0 in the second inning when the bats came alive. After a double play groundout by 3B Billy Rowell with the bases loaded and nobody out tied the game, 2B Miguel Abreu plated the leading run with a two-out single. It was just a beginning.

Of the 19 runs the Keys scored they were assisted by 11 Winston-Salem walks and seven unearned runs.

C Matt Wieters reached base on six consecutive occasions going 4-for-5 with four runs scored. Both Rowell and Abreu had three hits each, combining to drive home seven runs. SS Ryan McCarthy would walk three times going 1-for-3 with three runs scored.

The Keys had back-to-back runners reach in each of their last eight innings.

The series continues Saturday, June 7th at 6:00 p.m. at Ernie Shore Field. Frederick will return home Monday, June 9th for Kids Eat Free Monday presented by Giant Eagle. The Wilmington Blue Rocks will be in town for the 7:00 p.m. start.

For tickets contact the Keys Box Office at 1-877-8-GO-KEYS or purchase online at frederickkeys.com.

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