EL1 Binghamton Rumble Ponies

Puello & Verrett Deliver in Series Finale, 3-1

Published on May 8, 2013 under Eastern League (EL1)
Binghamton Rumble Ponies News Release


TRENTON, NJ - Cesar Puello launched two home runs and Logan Verrett struck out nine over 8-2/3 innings to lead the Binghamton Mets past the Trenton Thunder in a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Arm & Hammer Park. Jeff Walters retired the only man he faced in the ninth to help the B-Mets end a two-game losing skid.

For the second straight night, Puello blasted the B-Mets to an early lead. With a runner aboard, Puello launched Nik Turley's 2-2 offering beyond the outfield fence in right-centerfield, giving Binghamton a 2-0 advantage. Puello's third homer of the season extended his hitting streak to 15 games, the longest active throughout Double-A.

Verrett ably handled the Thunder through the first three innings before running into his first jam in the fourth. Tyler Austin led off with a double and scored when J.R. Murphy bounced a single up the middle. With the tying run on base, Verrett induced Kyle Roller to bounce into a 3-6-3 double play to end the threat.

Puello continued his stellar series against the Thunder in the fifth. After fouling off four pitches with two strikes, he launched an 0-2 pitch deep to left field, clearing the 25-foot wall of advertising positioned behind the fence. Puello's solo round-tripper gave Binghamton a 3-1 lead.

After minimizing the damage in the fourth, Verrett cruised through his next four innings. The righty retired 14 of 15 batters and took a two-run lead into the ninth.

Verrett's bid for his third career complete game got off to rocky start. Jose Pirela started the inning with a double, but was caught advancing to third when Tyler Austin sent a chopper back to the mound. Verrett put the tying run aboard by walking Murphy, but induced Kyle Roller to fly out to center after a lengthy visit from manager Pedro Lopez.

After Roller's long out, Lopez called upon B-Mets closer Jeff Walters with runners at the corners. Reegie Corona worked a full count before flying out to right to end the game, securing Walters' league-leading ninth save.

Verrett (5-1) allowed one run on five hits over 8-2/3 innings, the longest start for any B-Met this season. He finished one shy of a career-high with ten strikeouts. Turley (3-2) surrendered three runs on five hits over five innings in the losing effort.

The B-Mets (17-16) start a four-game series at home against the Harrisburg Senators on Thursday night at 6:35 PM. RHP Jacob deGrom takes the ball for Binghamton against RHP Paul Demny. The Horizons Federal Credit Union Pregame Show begins at 6:20 PM on Newsradio 1290 WNBF.

POSTGAME NOTES: Alonzo Harris was caught stealing in the first inning for the since April 13; he had been 9-for-9 in stolen base attempts since then...Puello's two home run effort was the first multiple-home run game for any B-Met in 2013...the B-Mets have not been swept this season

Individual tickets for all Binghamton Mets 2013 home games are on sale now. Visit the NYSEG Stadium box office during regular operating hours, purchase them online at www.bmets.com or call the office at (607) 723-METS.

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