EL Binghamton Rumble Ponies

O'Neill Grand Slam, Seven-Run Fifth Lead Ponies to Dominant Win over SeaWolves

Published on July 19, 2023 under Eastern League (EL)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


BINGHAMTON, NY - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (5-11, 40-45) scored seven runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Matt O'Neill's grand slam, as they blanked the Erie SeaWolves 7-0 on Super Splash Day Wednesday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium.

In the fifth, Warren Saunders hit an RBI single to center against Erie (10-6, 47-37) LHP Brant Hurter (4-5) that put the Ponies on top 1-0. Later in the frame, with the bases loaded and two out Jose Peroza lined a two-run single to left that extended the lead to 3-0 and ended Hurter's outing. RHP Layne Henderson replaced Hurter and walked Brandon McIlwain on four pitches. O'Neill was the next batter and on a 3-2 pitch hit a towering grand slam over the left field wall that put Binghamton ahead 7-0.

It was O'Neill's fifth home run of the season and the Rumble Ponies third grand slam this year, surpassing the two they hit in 2022.

Jose Chacin (2-5) earned the win allowing only four hits over five and two thirds' innings. He combined with relievers Tyler Thomas and Dylan Tebrake for the five-hit shutout. Thomas pitched an inning and a third of perfect relief and has not allowed a run over his last six appearances.

The two teams have split the first two games of the series and continue the six-game set on Thursday night. First pitch is at 6:35 PM and the NYCM Insurance Pregame Show begins at 6:20 PM.

Postgame Notes: It is the Rumble Ponies fourth shutout of the season and first since June 28th...Agustin Ruiz finished 2-for-3.

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