Legends Top Rome, End First Half on Six-Game Win Streak

Published on June 19, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

The Lexington Legends closed the first half of the South Atlantic League season on a six-game winning streak with a 4-2 win over the Rome Braves Sunday in Rome. The victory also brought the Legends to the .500 mark for the first half of the season at 35-35. Chris Wallace's three-run homer in the third inning was the big hit for the Legends. Mike Foltynewicz (4-6) pitched the first five innings and won his fourth straight decision.

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