MWL1 Lansing Lugnuts

Lugnuts No-Hit Chiefs. and Lose, 1-0

Published on July 14, 2016 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release


PEORIA, Ill. - The Peoria Chiefs (11-10, 51-40) swept the Lansing Lugnuts (14-7, 50-41) in a remarkable doubleheader on Thursday night, walking off with a 3-2 win in Game 1, and prevailing 1-0 in Game 2 despite getting no-hit by Jordan Romano and Josh DeGraaf.

In the nightcap, the Lugnuts tossed just their second no-hitter in team history - their first occurred on April 20th, 2003, in a 15-0 home win against the Dayton Dragons - but fell victim to a sixth-inning rally involving a leadoff walk to Craig Aikin, a sacrifice bunt that resulted in a DeGraaf fielding error, a fielder's choice and an Eli Alvarez sacrifice fly.

Starter Romano (Loss, 1-1) tossed five innings, striking out five batters, before leaving in the sixth due to precautionary reasons after issuing his second walk.

Peoria starter Jake Woodford countered with four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk. Gerwuins Velazco (Win, 2-1) pitched the fifth and sixth, and Tyler Bray (Save, 6) completed the three-hit shutout with a perfect seventh.

Ryan Hissey, Austin Davis, and John La Prise each singled for the Lugnuts in the losing cause.

In the opening game, 20-year-old Chiefs right-hander Sandy Alcantara brought a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, only to see the Lugs rally for the game-tying runs on an RBI grounder by Jake Thomas and a throwing error by third baseman Dylan Becker.

In the bottom of the seventh, with Carlos Torres at second base and Andrew Case (Loss, 0-1) on the mound, Magneuris Sierra sent a grounder to the left side of the infield. Third baseman Carl Wise initially attempted to make the play before dodging baserunner Torres. Shortstop J.C. Cardenas's subsequent throw escaped first baseman Juan Kelly, and Torres scored the game-winning run amid Lugnut protests of interference.

Peoria reliever Steven De La Cruz (Win, 4-1) picked up credit for the victory after recording the final out in the top of the seventh, stranding the bases loaded.

In a no-decision, Lansing starter Ryan Borucki struck out six batters in five innings, allowing seven hits and two runs. He was followed to the mound by Dan Lietz, who pitched a perfect sixth.

The series finale between the Lugs and Chiefs is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday at Dozer Park, pitting All-Star left-hander Angel Perdomo (2-3, 2.71) against Peoria right-hander Juan Perez (3-1, 3.57).

The Lugnuts return to Michigan's state capital on Wednesday, July 20th, opening up a six-game homestand against the Clinton LumberKings and the Kane County Cougars. For more information or to purchase your tickets, call 517-485-4500 or visit lansinglugnuts.com.

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