ApL Kingsport Axmen

Kingsport Ends Road Trip with Tough Loss

Published on July 11, 2021 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Kingsport Axmen News Release


BURLINGTON, NC - After trailing early, the Kingsport Axmen didn't leave Burlington without a fight.

Kingsport rallied for a run in the penultimate frame, cutting the deficit in half, but ultimately dropped Sunday's seven-inning game, 2-1, to the Burlington Sock Puppets.

The Axmen (12-19) put the tying run 90 feet away and the go-ahead tally in scoring position, but Burlington's pitcher knocked down a screaming liner to keep the Sock Puppets (12-17-2) in front.

Rightfielder Nick Barnes pulled Kingsport within one with a two-out single, plating Orlando Salinas, Jr. Jordan Varela-Payne followed with a base hit, pushing Barnes to second. A wild pitch advanced both runners but Burlington starter Sergio Patsy (3-3) flashed the leather to escape the jam.

Kingsport outhit the Sock Puppets, 6-4, led by Connor Milton's multi-hit performance.

With the exception of two pitches, Adam Parra (3-1) kept the Axmen in it on the mound. The right-hander tossed 3 2/3 innings in his first Appalachian League start, surrendering a pair of solo shots. Nick Houghton shined across 2 1/3 innings in relief, totaling only 35 pitches.

Kingsport returns home to Hunter Wright Stadium for a two-game set against the Greeneville Flyboys. The series opener begins 7 p.m. Monday.

All Kingsport Axmen games are broadcast here with a video stream available online for home games.

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