SAL1 Lexington Legends

Legends Shut out Braves 2-0

Published on June 16, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


Lexington starter Luis Cruz and relievers Brian Streilein and Jorge DeLeon combined to shut out the Rome Braves on five hits as the Legends won 2-0 Thursday night in Rome.

Both runs came in the fourth inning. Jiovanni Mier led off with a walk and advanced to third as Adam Bailey's ground ball got past second baseman Kyle Davis for an error. Mier scored on a sacrifice fly by Chris Wallace. Mike Kvasnicka followed with a single, moving Bailey to third. Bailey scored as Enrique Hernandez grounded into a force play at second base.

Cruz (1-0), who had been a regular starter for Lexington in 2010 but was making his first start this season, worked the first five and one-third innings. He allowed four hits and no runs, and worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth. Streilein finished the sixth and worked through the seventh and eighth, allowing one hit. DeLeon earned his ninth save with a scoreless ninth.

Rome starter Ronan Pacheco (2-5) was the losing pitcher. The series continues with a 7 p.m. game Friday night at State Mutual Stadium.

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