SAL1 Lexington Legends

Legends Win With Ninth Inning Rally

Published on May 27, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


The Lexington Legends rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit and beat the Savannah Sand Gnats 3-1 in Savannah Wednesday night.

The Sand Gnats scored an unearned run in the first and made it stand up until the ninth. Brian Pellegrini led off with a walk, and was removed from the game for pinch-runner Marques Williams. Steve Brown also walked, and Brandon Barnes reached on a bunt single to load the bases. Andy Simunic hit into a fielder's choice, shortstop to second base, scoring Williams with the tying run. Freddie Hernandez' pinch single brought home Brown with the go-ahead run. Ronnie Ramirez' single loaded the bases again before Jay Austin walked to force in the third run.

Brian Wabick, 2-0 got the win in relief of Robert Bono. Ashton Mowdy pitched a perfect ninth for his second save. The Legends return home for a series against Augusta. The opener is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.

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