SAL1 Lexington Legends

Legends Power Past West Virginia

Published on April 11, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


Saul Torres clubbed a three run home run and Ben Zobrist smacked a three run double to lead Lexington to an 8-5 win over West Virginia Monday night. The homer by Torres was just the third by a Legend this season. Zobrist also walked once bringing his season total to nine free passes in five games.

Ryan McKeller (1-0) earned the win with five innings of work. The Pflugerville, Texas native allowed three runs on an RBI double by Hernan Iribarren in the third inning and a two run double in the fourth by Nestor Coredor. Enyelbert Soto tossed an inning and third to collect his first save of the season.

The Legends eight runs and twelve hits were both season high's. The pitching staff also struck out ten batters. It's the third time they've hit double-digit strikeouts in game this season.

Every Legend batter had a least one hit in the game. Mitch Einertson ended his 0-15 slump with a single to left field in the third inning. Hunter Pence had his first multi hit game of the year with two singles. Torres had a single to go along with his home run and Scott Robinson continued his hot start with a double and a single.

Lexington will try to get back to .500 Tuesday night. The Legends will send Ronnie Martinez (0-1) to the mound to face West Virginia's Josh Wahpepah at 7:05. The gates will at open 5:30.

You can listen to all of the action on the Lexington Legends Radio Network. The Progressive Direct Pre-game Show begins at 6:50.

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