EL1 Trenton Thunder

Nelson Deals, But Thunder Drop Series Finale

June 20, 2019 - Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


Nick Nelson carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning Thursday night for the Thunder, who fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 4-3, in front of a crowd of 5,561 at ARM & HAMMER Park.

Nelson allowed just three baserunners through his first five innings via two walks and an error and received run support from a two-run homer by Wendell Rijo in the fourth inning. A one-out single in the sixth by Richmond's Jonah Arenado, however, ended the no-hit bid and placed the tying run aboard to spell the end of the evening for Nelson, who had thrown 96 pitches. Brady Lail (1-1) entered in relief and after striking out Zach Houchins, allowed a two-run homer to Gio Brusa, giving Richmond a 3-2 lead.

Nelson struck out eight batters, a Double-A career-high. The loss denied the Thunder (1-1) a series sweep and ended a three-game winning streak.

In the bottom of the sixth, Hoy Jun Park earned a one-out walk, stole second base and reached third on a late and errant throw by Richmond catcher Matt Winn. Park then scored on a passed ball to tie the score at 3-3.

The Flying Squirrels (1-1) plated the decisive run in the eighth off Lail. Joneshwy Fargas led off with a walk, stole second base and scored on a Jacob Heyward single.

Richmond starter Caleb Baragar struck out eight batters over five and one-third innings before turning duties over to the bullpen, which retired 11 of the final 12 Thunder batters.

Rashad Crawford went 1-for-4 with a single as the Thunder leadoff hitter, extending his on-base streak to 11 games, matching Kellin Deglan for the team's longest active on-base streak.

Your Thunder open a three-game road trip on Friday at 6:35 p.m. against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. RHP Garrett Whitlock (3-2, 2.87) will start for the Thunder, and RHP Nate Pearson (0-1, 2.70) will go for New Hampshire. Pregame coverage begins at 6:20 p.m. on 920 AM The Jersey or online at TrentonThunder.com/Broadcast.

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