Kinston Wins Fourth Straight Series with a 5-2 Win Over Winston-Salem
May 28, 2011 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Kinston Indians News Release
Kinston's bullpen pitched a beauty, as the K-Tribe took down Winston-Salem 5-2 Saturday night at Historic Grainger Stadium. With the win the K-Tribe takes the three game series from Winston-Salem, the fourth straight series win for the Indians. Kinston (24-24) is 10-2 in their last 12 games and just 1/2 game behind Salem for second place in the Southern Division.
Kinston starter Toru Murata was taken out of the game with an apparent sore arm after retiring the first two Dash batters he faced. Chris Jones then took over from the K-Tribe bullpen. In the top of the second inning, Winston-Salem took the lead on a Nick Ciolli two-run home run. Kinston would retaliate in the bottom of the second inning, with an Adam Abraham two-run home run. It was Abraham's team leading sixth home run of the season.
Kinston's bullpen took over from there, as Jones allowed just one more hit after the home run, going 3 1/3 innings. Jones struck out four. Tyler Sturdevant continued the quality from the bullpen, throwing four hitless innings. Sturdevant struck out four and did not walk a batter. The only base runner allowed on Sturdevant's watch reached because of an error. Sturdevant (3-2) picked up the win as he and Jones combined to retire 15 straight Dash batters. Preston Guilmet picked up his Carolina League leading tenth save with a one-hit ninth inning. Guilmet (0.96 ERA) is a perfect 11-for-11 in save opportunities this season.
With the score tied at two in the bottom of the seventh inning, Delvi Cid led off with a walk. Tyler Holt followed with a walk. With one out in the inning, Bo Greenwell hit a ground rule double, driving in Cid and giving Kinston a 3-2 lead. Jeremie Tice followed sharply hit ball that was booted by Dash second baseman Jake Oester. The error allowed Holt and Greenwell to score, giving Kinston a 5-2 lead. Greenwell went 2-for-4 on the night.
The K-Tribe will have a scheduled off day on Sunday and return to action with a Memorial Day 4:30 pm game at Historic Grainger Stadium. Cleveland Indian's 2010 first round draft pick Drew Pomeranz is scheduled to make the start on the mound for Kinston.
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