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Mud Hens Blast Three Homers in Close Victory

June 28, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens came out victorious in the series opener against the Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field. This 3-2 win snaps a four game losing skid for the Mud Hens.

Toledo(45-33) came with a powerful offensive attack, sending three solo shots into the seats. Mike Gerber got things started, then Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Mikie Mahtook joined suit. Jacob Robson also nailed a single and stole second in his Mud Hens debut.

The Mud Hens were threatening early after Dawel Lugo launched a double with two outs, however nothing game of that. Four of the Hens seven hits in the game were extra base hits.

Kyle Dowdy started the game strong for Toledo, setting down the first six Bats on only 19 pitches. In total, he threw six innings, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out six and walking a pair. His efforts were enough to get him his fourth win of the year.

It was the bottom of the second inning when Gerber hit the first homerun off of Louisville(30-45) starter Homer Bailey. Though that would not last long, as a sac fly from Phillip Ervin tied things up in the top of the third. An inning later, Joe Hudson put the Bats on top with a two out double.

After the opening run, Bailey shut the Mud Hens down for a couple innings. However, in the fifth inning, Saltalamacchia trotted around the bases to tie the game at two. One inning later, Mahtook gave Toledo their second, and final, lead of the game with a solo shot.

Those three longballs were the whole Toledo offense, but the bullpen held up to come away with a win. Daniel Stumpf was the first out of the Hen Pen, making his fourth rehab appearance. He struck out two on his way to posting a scoreless seventh inning.

The man tasked with closing the game was Victor Alcantara, who picked up a two inning save. He struck out one batter, and gave up only a hit on his way to securing a one run victory for Toledo.

What's Next: The Mud Hens return to Fifth Third Field on Friday for game two of four against the Louisville Bats. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

PREGAME EVENT: Future Mud Hens Three Day Skills Camp presented by Ohio Lottery & BCSN

- GAMEDAY THEME: Hens and Hounds

- GIVEAWAY: Youth Replica Jersey Giveaway, presented by CollegeAdvantage

- GIVEAWAY: Ballreich's Exit Sampling

- Postgame autographs in the Swamp Shop

- Postgame Fireworks

- Hensville Live! Presented by NSG

#RoadToDetroit Report (rankings according to MLB.com 2018 Prospect Watch):

5. OF Christin Stewart: DNP (DL)

11. OF Mike Gerber: 1-for-3, homerun, RBI

12. OF Dawel Lugo: 2-for-4, single, double

15. RHP Grayson Long: DNP (DL)

16. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP (DL)

18. LHP Tyler Alexander: DNP

26 OF Jacob Robson: 1-for3, single, stolen base

Hens Notes:

- Prior to Wednesday's game, the Mud Hens placed OF Christin Stewart on the 7-day disabled list. The corresponding move was to call up Jacob Robson from Erie

- This win brings the Mud Hens record in one run games to 14-10. When scoring first in the game, Toledo is 34-10.

- With Kyle Dowdy collecting the win in tonight's game, five pitchers have recorded four or more wins while wearing a Mud Hens uniform.

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