SAL1 Lexington Legends

Moon's 3-Run Hr in 10th Sends Legends to 4-1 Win over Greensboro

Published on June 9, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


(GREENSBORO, N.C. ) Chan Jong Moon's three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning gave the Lexington Legends a 4-1 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers Saturday night.

Brandon Meredith walked to lead off the 10th, and advanced to third when Roberto Pena bounced a hit-and-run single through the left side of the infield. Moon then hit the second home run of his professional career, his first as a Legend, to give Lexington the lead. Dayan Diaz retired the Grasshoppers in order in the bottom of the 10th to earn his fifth save.

Each team had scored a run in the fourth inning. Lexington's Zach Johnson hit his ninth homer of the year with one out in the top of the fourth to put the Legends on top 1-0, but Greensboro answered in the bottom half. Brent Keys, who had three hits to increase his South Atlantic League-leading batting average to .370, led off with a double. He advanced to third on a fly ball to right field by Matt Smith and scored on a ground out by Ryan Rieger.

Luis Ordosgoitti pitched the first five innings for Lexington. Evan Grills (2-0) worked through the ninth and picked up the win. Austin Brice (5-2), who relieved starter Jose Urena in the sixth inning, took the loss.

The Legends have won their last four games, including the first two in the Greensboro series, which concludes Sunday. Game time is 4 p.m.

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