Legends Win On Claws Grave Mistake

Published on July 8, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release

On funeral night, the Lexington Legends defeated Lakewood 10-9 in a game that took nearly a lifetime to play. The 13-inning marathon ended when Clint McGill drew a bases loaded walk forcing in Bryan Triplett with the winning run. The victory extended the Legends win streak to three games and moved Lexington to within three games of first place.

The BlueClaws rocked Garrett Murdy for eight runs in the first two innings. Doug Gredvig and Ryan Frith each belted three run homers.

Drew Sutton also belted a three run homer in the third inning to start the comeback. Frankie Caraballo's RBI single capped off a four run third. Mitch Einertson forced in a run in the fourth with a ground out. Beau Torbert doubled in two runs in a three run, fifth inning that tied the game at eight.

Lexington and Lakewood traded solo homers in the seventh inning. Mike Dzurilla belted one for the BlueClaws and Caraballo answered for Lexington.

The game remained tied until the bottom half of the 13th inning. Bryan Triplett walked leading off, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. The Claws intentionally walked pinch hitter Hunter Pence. With one out, Mitch Einertson loaded the bases with a free pass setting up the game ending bases on balls.

Murdy gave up eight runs in four innings of work. Lexington's bullpen worked nine innings allowing just one run on four hits. Paul Estrada (3-6) earned the win with a scoreless 13th inning. Kyle Allen (0-4) suffered the loss for Lakewood.

Ronnie Martinez will square off against Matt Sweeney on Saturday night at Applebee's Park. All University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff receive a one-dollar discount on tickets on UK sports night.

First pitch is set for 7:05pm. The Progressive Direct pre-game show will begin at 6:50 on the Legends radio network.

South Atlantic League Stories from July 8, 2005

• Tourists Bomb Catfish with the Long Ball as Columbus Loses Series Opener 9-3 - Columbus Catfish
• I's Win Sixth in a Row - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
• Power come from behind to beat Suns - Charleston Dirty Birds
• Suns Lose to Power, 4-3 - Hagerstown Suns
• Bats come alive in Captains' 7-4 triumph - Lake County Captains
• All Good Things Must Come To An End,9 Game Win Streak Over, 'Birds lose, 7-4 - Delmarva Shorebirds
• BlueClaws Fall in 13 to the Legends - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
• Legends Win On Claws Grave Mistake - Lexington Legends
• Perdue Honors Their Own, Shorebirds Honor #1 Fan - Delmarva Shorebirds
• Movin' on up - Greenville Drive
• Perdue Farms to honor its producers with a night at Perdue Stadium - Lexington Legends
• Renew your vows at Municipal Stadium - Hagerstown Suns
• RiverDogs open eight-game homestand Wednesday - Charleston RiverDogs
• Barthmaier, Zobrist and Triplett named best in July - Lexington Legends
• Columbus Catfish game notes - Columbus Catfish
• Two Braves sent to Myrtle Beach - Rome Emperors

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Lexington Legends Stories

• Legends Rally Falls Short as Ghost Peppers Claim 12-8 Victory in Series Finale
• Legends Unable to Overcome Early Deficit in 7-1 Loss to Gastonia
• Dawson Walks It off as Legends Outlast Gastonia, 10-9
• Legends Unable to Hold Lead in 7-5 Loss to Gastonia
• Legends Rally Past Gastonia 8-6 Behind 13-Hit Attack