Parkinson, Claws Blank Suns in Game Two Earning Sunday Split at Hagerstown
Published on July 22, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
Lakewood BlueClaws pitcher David Parkinson
(Jersey Shore BlueClaws)
HAGERSTOWN, MD - David Parkinson threw a complete game shutout to lead the BlueClaws to a 3-0 game two win on Sunday and a split of their double-header with Hagerstown.
Lakewood (18-10/59-39) splits their four-game series with the Suns (10-19/37-60).
Game One
Gage Canning broke a scoreless tie with a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the sixth to score Phil Caulfield and give the Suns a 1-0 win in the opener.
Andrew Brown (3-2) went the whole way for Lakewood, but allowed one run and took the loss. Brigham Hill (2-3) threw six scoreless innings for the Suns to earn the win while Phil Morse threw a 1-2-3 seventh, striking out the side, to earn the save.
Each team threatened in the third inning. Lakewood got a leadoff single from Gregori Rivero, but he was thrown out trying to score from first on a double by Josh Stephen. Stephen was then stranded at third.
In the bottom of the inning, the Suns had two-on and one-out but left the two on base.
Game Two
David Parkinson threw a seven-inning, four-hit shutout as the BlueClaws threw their 20th shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Suns. The left-hander from Ole Miss lowered his ERA to 1.51 in improving to 8-1 on the season.
The BlueClaws opened the scoring in the fifth inning on a two-run double by Josh Stephen, bringing home Colby Fitch and Dalton Guthrie. Jose Antequera added a SAC fly for a 3-0 lead. All three were charged to reliever Jared Johnson (0-2).
Suns starter Sam Held did not allow a hit over four scoreless innings but did not factor in the decision.
The BlueClaws have now thrown a Minor League Baseball-leading 20 shutouts on the year, two off the franchise record of 22 set just last year.
The BlueClaws come home on Monday to open a seven-game homestand and a four-game series with Greensboro. RHP Gustavo Armas (0-1) opposing Greensboro LHP Trevor Rogers (1-4).
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