Pair of Stanton Homers Down Mudcats
April 25, 2010 - Southern League (SL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
Jacksonville, FL --- Mike Stanton hit one of his two homers during a seven-run sixth inning to lead the Jacksonville Suns past the Carolina Mudcats 8-2 on Sunday afternoon at the Baseball Grounds.
The loss, which was Carolina's (6-11) seventh straight, was the second to begin a 10-game road trip through Jacksonville and Mobile, AL.
The Suns (10-6) and Mudcats exchanged solo home runs early in the game, with Stanton connecting in the first against starter Dallas Buck (L, 1-3). Chris Denove evened the game with a home run to left to lead off the second inning against Tom Koehler.
However, Jacksonville sent 12 batters to the plate in the sixth, with Buck allowing a triple, sacrifice fly to Matt Dominguez and then a walk before departing. Sean Watson entered and did not retire any of the first six hitters he faced, with Stanton drilling a line drive homer to left with two aboard as the Suns pulled away.
Buck worked 5 1/3 innings, surrendering three runs on five hits, yet lost his third straight start. Koehler (W, 3-0) permitted four hits over six innings and struck out four.
The series continues Monday morning with an 11:05 AM ET start with Curtis Partch making a spot-start for the Mudcats against Alex Sanabia (1-0, 0.98). Partch, who will be added to Carolina's roster, will join the Mudcats from Lynchburg prior to the game.
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