Legends Claim Sole Possession of First
Published on June 10, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release
The Lexington Legends rallied for a 7-4 win over West Virginia on Friday night. The win gives the Legends a one game edge over Hagerstown heading into the four game series with the Suns this weekend.
The Suns were beaten by Lake County, 4-3. The Legends lead Lake County by two games with eight games left in the season.
Ronnie Martinez (4-3) earned his fourth win of the year with six innings of work. Ronnie allowed three runs on six hits. Garret Murdy tossed three innings for his first save of the year.
Mitch Einertson had one his best night's of the season with three hits, including a run scoring double. Hunter Pence had a solid night with two hits and an RBI. Frankie Caraballo had two singles in five plate appearances.
The Legends return to Applebee's Park for a four game series with Hagerstown. Juan Gutierrez will square off against Jeff Landing. The first pitch is set for 7:05. The Progressive Direct pre-game show will kickoff Legends network coverage beginning at 6:50. A fireworks display scheduled for after the game thanks to ADI.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 10, 2005
- Sanchez solid, GreenJackets fail to score in 5-1 loss to Asheville - Augusta GreenJackets
- Sanchez solid but Greenjackets' bats fail in 5-1 loss to Asheville - Augusta GreenJackets
- Suns Lose to Captains 4-3 - Hagerstown Suns
- Legends score 4 in th 7th to beat the Power - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Intimidators Handle RiverDogs, 6-3, to Takes Series - Charleston RiverDogs
- Captains eclipse Suns again - Lake County Captains
- Legends Claim Sole Possession of First - Lexington Legends
- BlueClaws Lose on Walk Off Homer - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Catfish Avoid Sweep with Excellent Pitching in 3-1 Win over Greensboro - Columbus Catfish
- Sand Gnats rained out Friday night - Savannah Sand Gnats
- BlueClaws send three to All-Star Game - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Three GreenJackets named to All-Star game - Augusta GreenJackets
- Six Legends to play nine at Augusta - Lexington Legends
- Three Gnats selected for All-Star game - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Six RiverDogs Chosen For All-Star Team - Charleston RiverDogs
- Suns place three on All-Star team - Hagerstown Suns
- Captains salute military personnel - Lake County Captains
- Captains Place Three on SAL All-Star Squad - Lake County Captains
- Hinton and Iribarren named to All-Star team - Charleston Dirty Birds
- RiverDogs Manager Bill Mosiello to lead Southern Division All-Stars - Charleston RiverDogs
- Johnson and Malone named co-pitchers of the month - Columbus Catfish
- Bird Word 2005 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Three Rome players head to All-Star game - Rome Emperors
- Greensboro boasts two All-Stars - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Otness and Pinckney named to All-Star team - Greenville Drive
- Lerch joins the Hoppers - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Shorebirds stars to shine in Georgia - Delmarva Shorebirds
- South Atlantic League announces All-Star teams - SAL1
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