Paints Top Miners 9-6, Win Seventh Straight
June 19, 2019 - Prospect League (Prospect)
Chillicothe Paints News Release
BECKLEY, W.Va. - Cole Andrews hit a two-run home run and drove in four on the night to help the Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, beat the West Virginia Miners 9-6 at Linda K. Epling Stadium, running the Paints' win streak to seven games.
After the Miners (4-13) tied the game with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first, Chillicothe (9-7) scored two in the third, fourth and sixth innings. The Paints added an insurance run in the ninth as well.
Cody Orr continued to hit well, he was 2-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. One of his hits was a triple, his Prospect League-leading fourth of the season. Chris Eisel also collected two hits, he went 2-for-4 with a double and three runs scored. Parker Murdie was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Andrews ended the game 3-for-5 with a run scored and four RBIs to take over the team lead with 19 on the year, which also ranks second in the Prospect League. Ethan Hajdukovic and Charlie Patrick also collated RBIs in the game.
Zach Kendall started for the Paints and allowed a run for the first time this year. He gave up five runs, four earned, on six hits, two walks and seven strikeouts, earning a no decision for 3 2/3 innings of work. Jack Huisman got the win, he pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings and allowed two hits, walked two and struck out two. Nate Haugh collected his third save of the season after striking out the side in the ninth.
The Paints are back home Wednesday night at VA Memorial Stadium to play the West Virginia Miners at 7:05 p.m. It's Winning Wednesday, as some lucky fans will win free gas from Valero during the game! Gates open at 6:05 p.m. and ticket can be purchased at chillcothepaints.com, in person at 11 East 2nd Street downtown, on the Paints mobile app and, as always, at the gate. The Paints are also home Thursday and Friday this week.
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