Lynx Leave On A High Note, Top Knights 5-1

Published on May 20, 2005 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


Player of the Game: This will be shared by the three Lynx pitchers, LHP Brian McNichol (4.0 ip, one run), RHP Andy Mitchell (3.0ip, scoreless) and RHP Aaron Rakers (2.0ip scoreless)

Key Plays: With Ottawa trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the 3rd, Eugene Kingsale lofted a bases loaded fly ball to center, and Knights centerfielder Brian Anderson dropped the ball allowing two runs to score. Ottawa never looked back in a 5-1 win.

Recap: For the fourth time in the series, Charlotte took the early lead, scoring a run in the second inning of Lynx starter Brian McNichol. Ottawa responded in the second inning, as a Bernie Castro walk, a Tim Raines Jr. base hit and a Walter Young hit by pitch loaded the bases for Eugene Kingsale with two out. Kingsale lofted a fly ball to center that was dropped by Charlotte centerfielder Brian Anderson, leading to two Ottawa runs and a 2-1 Lynx lead. Ottawa added a run in the 4th inning, as Ed Rogers started things off with a double off the left field wall. One out later, Rogers scored the Lynx third unearned run of the game when he scampered towards third on a short wild pitch, and scored when Charlotte catcher Jamie Burke's throw sailed wide of third to make the score 3-1. The Lynx would add two insurance runs in the 7th inning. Alejandro Freire hit a one-out double to right and went to third on a single by Young. Kingsale then ripped an RBI double to right, scoring Freire and moving Young to third. The final Lynx run would score one batter later when a Josh Fields balk would score Young to close the scoring in a 5-1 Lynx victory. Frank Thomas went 0-for-3 for the Knights and ended the series by going 4-for-15 in four games against the Lynx.

Frank Thomas -- At Bat log: 1st Inning: Grounded back to the pitcher against LHP Brian McNichol 4th Inning: Reached on a fielder's choice after a ground ball to third base against LHP Brian McNichol 6th Inning: Ground ball to third base (5-3) against Lynx RHP Andy Mitchell Total: 0-for-3

Notes: Walter Young: 2-for-3, Run Eugene Kingsale: 2-for-3, 2x2B, RBI

Next Game: The Lynx hit the road for an eight game road trip starting tomorrow night in Richmond. Ottawa will play four games against the Braves and then head to Norfolk to meet the Tides for four games. The Lynx return home on May 30th for an eight-game homestand.

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