SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

No Pot O' Gold for the Rainbows, Drive Win 5-3 in 15-Innings

Published on July 28, 2015 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston Rainbows took a brief lead on Bo Thompson's three-run home run in the eighth inning, but Greenville rallied back to tie the game in the ninth and win 5-3 in 15 innings Monday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

In the bottom of the eighth trailing 2-0, Devyn Bolasky and Vince Conde drew back-to-back walks against relief pitcher Mario Alcantara. After Jorge Mateo struck out, Thompson followed with a three-run homer into the palm trees beyond the wall in left-center field, which put the Rainbows in front 3-2 and sent the 4,057 fans into a frenzy.

The Drive tied the game 3-3 in the top of the ninth inning. Angel Rincon entered the game to replace Matt Marsh with runners on the corners with one out. Danny Mars hit an RBI single to center to plate Bryan Hudson.

Both teams went scoreless until the top of the 15th, despite several opportunities to plate a run for each side. With two outs in the frame, Deiner Lopez hit a single, stole second, and scored on another RBI single by Mars. Mars advanced to second on the throw home, stole third, and scored on a wild pitch by Andre Del Bosque (6-5).

Greenville catcher J.T. Watkins retired the RiverDogs in order in the bottom of the 15th to earn his first save. Ryan Harris (1-3) earned his first win of the season by pitching two scoreless innings of relief for the Drive.

Greenville jumped ahead 1-0 on a third inning Michael Chavis home run. The Drive added insurance to their lead to 2-0 with a run in the top of the eighth. Rafael Devers drew a one-out walk, and then Nick Longhi drove him in with a double to center. Longhi went 5-for-7 in the game with three doubles.

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HIGHLIGHTS: https://youtu.be/ehTO-j-Gbe4

BALLPARK FUN: The RiverDogs payed tribute to baseball history in the Lowcountry by wearing throwback Charleston Rainbows jerseys. Fans bidded on the jerseys in a silent auction, and winners received the jerseys straight off the players' backs. It was also Monday Night Baseball at The Joe. Fans enjoyed $1 hot dogs and $1 draft beers. The RiverDogs entered the field by running through an inflatable Charlie T. RiverDog head in right field. Special thank you to all the loyal fans that stuck around until the very end of the game, just before midnight!

COMING UP: The RiverDogs wrap up their four-game series against Greenville Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. Charleston will send RHP Joey Maher (1-4, 2.54 ERA) to the mound against RHP Reed Reilly (4-4, 4.26 ERA) for the Drive. You can watch the game live on MiLB.tv or listen to all the action RiverDogs.com.

Enjoy Big Splash Day as The Joe is transformed from a BALLpark to a WATERpark for the day (note the special start time of 12:05 pm). Don't care to get wet? We will have dry zones set up throughout the stadium as well. Whether it is your first date or you have been together for decades, bring your special someone to Miller Lite Tuesday Date Day at The Joe, presented by NASH FM. On the main concourse, we will have our Miller Lite "Bro Zone" set up where bros can grab a beer, relax, play some cornhole and enjoy the game. For this Tuesday afternoon home game, any duo of fans will receive a special 2-for-$20 deal at the box office. The promotion includes two game tickets, two fountain drinks, two slices of pizza, and one bag of popcorn all for $20. Whether you have a significant other or just want to hang out with a friend, come to The Joe and enjoy Tuesday's spectacular promotion.

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