Legends Take Third Straight over Asheville
Published on August 2, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release
(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) Zach Johnson homered, doubled and drove in three runs as the Lexington Legends defeated the Asheville Tourists 9-5 Thursday night. The three RBI increased Johnson's South Atlantic League-leading total to 94.
Brandon Meredith hit a solo homer for the Legends, who opened up a 7-0 lead in the first five innings. The Legends won three out of four games in the series in Asheville.
Legends starter Luis Ordosgoitti (5-3) worked and five and two-thirds innings and got the win. Asheville starter Vianney Mayo (4-5) was the losing pitcher.
The Legends continue their road trip with a four-game series in Hagerstown, beginning Friday night. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Attendance 2,944
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