Mojica Hits Walk-Off Home Run
August 9, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Laredo Lemurs News Release
Laredo, TX - Laredo Lemurs (43-35) SS Jimmy Mojica was the hero tonight as he launched a home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Lemurs a 5-4 walk-off win over the Grand Prairie AirHogs (41-36).
Mojica had five hits on the night along with two runs scored and two RBI. Three other Laredo hitters had two hits, including RF Harrison Kainwho went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a run batted in.
Lemurs' reliever Jameson Maj earned the victory as he tossed two scoreless innings giving up a walk while striking out one. Maj improved his mark to 3-1 on the season.
The Lemurs win puts them a game and a half game up over the Grand Prairie Airhogs first place in the American Association South Division race. The Airhogs and Lemurs will continue the series Friday at Uni-Trade Stadium as they battle over first place.
Single game tickets, season tickets, suite rentals, and group packages are on sale now. For more information, call the Lemurs' office at 956-7LEMURS or visit the Lemurs' official website.
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