Pitchers' Duel Turns Walkoff as Toledo Salvages Finale
Published on July 19, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release
TOLEDO, OHIO -- Pedro Florimon delivered the go-ahead run in both the eighth and 10th innings, but Mike Hessman homered to send the game to extras and Tyler Collins hit a walkoff double to help the Toledo Mud Hens salvage the series finale against the Indianapolis Indians, 3-2, at Fifth Third Field.
Florimon originally broke a scoreless tie when he crossed home on a wild pitch with two outs in the eighth.
After Hessman sent the game to extras with a solo homer in the ninth, Florimon tripled home Alen Hanson to give the Tribe a 2-1 lead one inning later.
Tribe starter Radhames Liz took a no-decision with six strikeouts in six scoreless innings. He now ranks second in the International League in strikeouts (38) and fourth in ERA (1.44) since his debut.
Toledo's Mike Belfiore took a shutout into the eighth inning.
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