Lugs stay hot, shut down South Bend
Published on August 15, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Lansing Lugnuts (24-29, 56-66) scored five times in the third inning, defeating the South Bend Silver Hawks (29-24, 69-53), 6-3, for their third consecutive win on Friday night at Four Winds Field.
After an RBI double by catcher Chris Schaeffer in the third inning, second baseman David Harris drove a two-out, bases-clearing double to put the Lugnuts ahead 4-0.
An RBI single by center fielder D.J. Davis capped the five-run frame against South Bend starting pitcher Blake Perry (Loss, 7-5).
Lansing starter Miguel Castro (Win, 1-1) pitched six innings, allowing three runs on two hits with four walks and eight strikeouts for his first Lugnuts win.
The Silver Hawks scored a run in the next three innings to close the deficit to two, but reliever Joe Lovecchio (Hold, 1) pitched a pair of scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his Lugnuts debut to halt the rally.
Third baseman Mitch Nay singled in a run in the seven inning to put the Lugnuts ahead 6-3.
Reliever Brady Dragmire (Save, 2) worked a perfect ninth inning to close out the Lansing win.
The Lugnuts and Silver Hawks continue the three-game series on Saturday night at Four Winds Field. South Bend will send Brent Jones (2-2, 4.02) to the mound. Lansing's starter has not yet been announced.
The Lugnuts return to Cooley Law School Stadium on a Labatt Thirsty Thursday, August 21st, with $2 beers, $2 sodas, craft beer specials and a postgame concert featuring Starfarm. Gametime against the South Bend Silver Hawks is 7:05 p.m.
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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