Keys Stumble Late for Seventh Consecutive Loss
Published on June 21, 2012 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
FREDERICK, MD - The Keys dropped their seventh consecutive game Thursday night at Harry Grove Stadium, losing 3-2 against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in front of 4,444 fans.
After Ty Kelly gave the Keys a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, Myrtle Beach came back to score twice in the eighth to take a 3-2 lead and claim victory from thereafter, closing the door in the eighth and ninth innings.
It's the tenth loss in eleven games for Frederick, who start the second-half of the season at 0-1. The Keys finished the first-half at 27-43.
For the Keys, Ty Kelly's late blast in the seventh broke what was a tight 1-1 game. The All-Star's fifth homerun of the year sailed over the left-field wall provide a 2-1 lead late in the game.
Yet it didn't last long. The next time up to the plate for Myrtle Beach, they rallied for two runs against reliever Ryan Berry, who was charged with the loss.
After Christian Villanueva doubled with one out in the eighth, Vinny DiFazio hit him home with a single, which tied the score at two. After a wild pitch put DiFazio into scoring position, Tomas Telis hit him home with a single into centerfield to give Myrtle Beach their 3-2 lead.
The Keys mustered only two hits against starting pitcher Wilmer Font and relievers Jimmy Reyes, Joe Van Meter, and Ben Rowen. In the eighth and ninth inning, the Keys went down in order both times.
The Keys will look to end their seven game slide as they take on Myrtle Beach tomorrow night at 7 PM for Fredneck Night, which will feature the popular Cowboy Monkey Rodeo act.
LHP Tim Berry (0-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for Frederick while RHP Kyle Hendricks (1-7, 2.72 ERA) gets the nod for Myrtle Beach.
For tickets to see the renowned Cowboy Monkey Rodeo, fans can purchase them online at FrederickKeys.com or by calling 301-815-9939.
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