Lugnuts turn tables in easy 9-3 win
Published on July 2, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - A day after they were victimized in a 12-4 rout, the Lansing Lugnuts (7-6, 39-43) knocked 16 hits and rolled to a 9-3 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps (8-5, 49-34) on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Lansing went 8-for-19 with runners in scoring position with six different players driving in runs.
After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Lugnuts responded with five unanswered runs to take a 5-1 lead through five.
Second baseman Jason Leblebjian led the offensive attack, going 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBIs and scored a run. Third baseman Mitch Nay went 2-for-4, scoring two runs and driving in a pair.
Right fielder Derrick Loveless also had three hits, including a double, while scoring twice and driving in a run.
Reliever Alonzo Gonzalez (Win, 1-0) earned his first decision of the season, allowing one run in three innings on four hits with five strikeouts. Roberto Espinosa allowed one hit in two scoreless relief innings.
The Lugnuts scored five runs against West Michigan starter Chad Green (Loss, 2-3) on eight hits and with walks and two strikeouts.
Lansing pitchers held the Whitecaps to 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, stranding 10 runners on base.
Lansing and West Michigan play the rubber match of the three-game series on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. Right-hander Jeremy Gabryszwski (6-2, 3.33) starts on the mound, with Jonathan Crawford (4-2, 2.60) on the mound for West Michigan.
The Lugs return home for a special 4th of July spectacular at Cooley Law School Stadium, with a Flat Screen Friday presented by Auto-Owners allowing fans eight opportunities to win a flat screen TV, and fantastic Independence Day LAFCU Fireworks following the game. Tickets are available for purchase via the stadium box office, telephone at 517-485-4500 and online at lansinglugnuts.com . To sign up for Lugnuts Alerts, text LUGNUTS to 80373.
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