Rain Shortened Opener to Keys
May 15, 2012 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
Frederick defeated Potomac in a rain-shortened six-inning game to claim the opener of their four-game series at Pfitzner Stadium 4-1. It is the fourth time in seven days the Keys have had a game effected by rain. Game two of the scheduled doubleheader was postponed and will be remade in a doubleheader Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.
The Keys grabbed the lead on the second pitch of the game. CF Trent Mummey, making his return from the disabled list, homered to right field to put Frederick atop 1-0. It was the second consecutive game that the Keys leadoff batter in the first inning hit a home run.
After the Nationals evened the score at 1-apiece the Keys went to work in the third inning. RF Jeremy Nowak, LF Kipp Schutz and DH Mike Flacco all doubled in a two-run rally that gave the Keys the lead. The Keys added another run on C Joe Oliveira's RBI-double in the sixth inning.
The win was the first of the career for RHP Kyle Simon, the Keys opening day starter. Simon (1-6) went five innings allowing six hits and one run in the winning effort.
The rains came with two men on and no out in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The series continues Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. with a doubleheader with coverage beginning at 5:50 p.m. on 1450-AM The Source.
Frederick returns home Monday, May 21st for Kids Eat Free Monday presented by Key 103 to take on the Carolina Mudcats. All fans ages 12 and under will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, chips and soda upon entering the gate.
For tickets contact the Keys Box Office at 301-815-9939 or visit online at frederickkeys.com.
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