Late Rally Not Enough for Keys
April 10, 2016 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
MYRTLE BEACH, SC -The Frederick Keys rallied late, but could not overcome a four-run Myrtle Beach fourth inning, as the Pelicans earned a 7-5 win on Sunday night at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Park. With the win, the Birds earn a split of the four-game series.
Trailing 7-5 in the ninth, the Keys loaded the bases against Daury Torrez. With one out Cam Kneeland doubled, before Daury Torrez walked Jomar Reyes and Austin Wynns. Pelicans manager Buddy Bailey went back to his bullpen, calling on Jose Rosario to face Jonah Heim. The Myrtle Beach righty went to a full count against the Keys catcher, but eventually got Heim to fly out to end the game.
Frederick grabbed the initial lead of the game in the top of the fourth, as Wynns hit a three-run homer off Erick Leal. However Myrtle Beach countered against Keys starter Chipper Smith. Yasiel Balaguert singled to start the inning, while Jason Vosler walked to put men at first and second. Two batters later, Jeffrey Baez singled to load the bases and Cael Brockmeyer walked to force in a run. With the bases still loaded, Shawon Dunston Jr. cleared the bases with a triple to put the Birds up for good.
Smith (0-1) suffered the loss, giving up four runs on four hits in 3.1 innings. He walked three and struck out six.
In the seventh, the Pelicans added three more runs against Tanner Scott. After Charcer Burks walked to open the frame, Ian Happ tripled his teammate home. Balaguert followed with a single, before Vosler doubled to complete the scoring.
Down 7-3, the Keys added two more runs in the eighth as doubles by Reyes and Tad Gold and an RBI single by Anthony Caronia set the Keys up for a possible ninth inning comeback. Gold and Caronia combined on half of the team's 10 hits.
Leal (1-0) picked up the win, allowing three runs on five hits in five innings. He walked two and struck out two. Rosario earned the save, retiring Heim in the ninth.
The Keys begin a four-game series with the Salem Red Sox on Monday night. Right-hander Ben Taylor (0-0, --) gets the ball for the Sox, while the Keys have not announced their starter. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m from LewisGale Field and the broadcast can be heard on 1450 AM The Source and frederickkeys.com. Frederick kicks off its first homestand on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m and will feature a magnet schedule giveaway presented by Precision Heating and Cooling. For tickets fans can call 301-815-9939 or visit frederickkeys.com.
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