Meggs Homers as Snappers Lose Late Lead
Published on May 11, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
BELOIT, WI -Jack Meggs hit his third home run of the season, but the Beloit Snappers (13-15) fell 4-3 to the Lansing Lugnuts (21-13) Thursday night at Pohlman Field before 508 fans.
Trailing 2-1, Lansing would score three runs in the top of the eighth inning to take a 4-2 lead. Kevin Vicuna scored on a throwing error by Snappers pitcher Ivan Andueza to tie the game at 2. Kevin Smith and Christian Williams both scored later in the inning to give the Lugnuts a 4-2 edge.
Snappers outfielder Jack Meggs tried to kick start a rally in the bottom of the eighth, as he belted a solo home run to right field to bring the Snappers within a run. For Meggs, it was his second homer in as many nights.
The Snappers then gave an effort in the bottom of the ninth, as Lazaro Armenteros drew a two out walk with Austin Beck coming to the plate. Beck then grounded into a force out, as Lugnuts shortstop Kevin Vicuna fielded the ball and threw on to second to retire Armenteros to end the game.
Mitchell Jordan tossed a gem, as the right-hander allowed just one run on four hits over six innings while striking out three batters in his first start of the season. He did not factor into the decision as Andueza was tabbed with his first loss of the season.
Logan Farrar extended his hitting streak to nine games in the loss with a single in the bottom of the first inning.
The series continues with game two of the three-game set with the Lansing Lugnuts Friday night with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. . Right-hander Jean Ruiz (0-1, 5.32) will start for the Snappers, and the Lugnuts will send right-hander Turner Larkins (1-3, 5.14) ). Come out tomorrow for More For Your Money Friday 4 General Admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 fountain soft drinks, 1 cotton candy, and a box of popcorn for just $40. This deal is brought to you by your friends Sheena Hanson and John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing.
The Beloit Snappers are a member of the Midwest League and have been the Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics since 2013. For more ticket information, contact the Snappers office at (608) 362-2272 or on our website, www.snappersbaseball.com.
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