PawSox Erupt In Late Innings, Win 12-4
Published on August 26, 2011 under International League (IL1)
Pawtucket Red Sox News Release
The PawSox scored ten runs in the eighth and ninth innings on Thursday night, rolling the Chiefs, 12-4. The win, coupled with Lehigh Valleys' loss to Louisville, puts the Sox and Iron Pigs in a virtual tie for first place in the North Division. Gwinnett won as well. The Braves are 2 games back in the Wild Card.
The game was tied at 2-2 going into the eighth. Pawtucket took a 4-2 lead on a two run single by Hector Luna. The PawSox exploded for 8 runs in the ninth, highlighted by a grand slam off the bat of Luis Exposito.
Felix Doubront (2-5) earned the win out of the bullpen. Starter Kyle Weiland looked sharp, allowing 2 runa in 6 innings. As a precaution, in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, the PawSox and Scranton will play a double header on Friday, beginning at 5:30. The game Sunday has been wiped off the schedule. Matt Fox will start game 2. no starter has been named for the first game.
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