Richmond Withstands Erie's Late Rally in Seesaw Battle
August 29, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
Richmond (56-67) withstood a late rally by the SeaWolves (68-52) in an 8-7 Erie loss on Thursday.
On the first pitch of the game, Ismael Munguia blasted a solo homer against Erie starter Garrett Burhenn to give Richmond a 1-0 lead.
In the second, Erie took their first lead of the night. Brady Allen connected on a two-run homer against Squirrels starter Jack Choate, giving Erie a 2-1 lead.
Richmond regained the lead in the third. They loaded the bases with one out on two singles and a walk. Diego Velasquez notched a two-run single to give Richmond a 3-2 lead.
In the fifth, Erie knocked out Choate and took the lead. Choate hit Danny Serretti with a pitch to begin the inning. Carlos Mendoza then slashed an RBI double, tying the game at 3-3. Chris Meyers scored Mendoza on a groundout, giving Erie a 4-3 lead. Liam Hicks walked and Luis Santana was also hit by a pitch, which ended Choate's day. Against reliever Julio Rodriguez, Eliezer Alfonzo drove an RBI single to make it 5-3.
Burhenn tossed five frames for Erie, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out a pair.
Calvin Coker came on for the sixth and allowed three consecutive singles to load the bases with none out. Jimmy Glowenke grounded into a double play as Erie cut down a runner at the plate. Coker could not escape the frame as Ismael Munguia slapped a two-run single to tie the game at 5-5.
Richmond took the lead for good in the eighth against Tyler Owens. With the bases loaded and two out, Matt Higgins drove a three-run, go-ahead double. Richmond led 8-5.
Erie got a run closer in the eighth against Cameron Cotter in the eighth. Austin Murr doubled and scored on Mendoza's single, making it 8-6.
In the ninth, Erie rallied again against Cotter. With two out, Santana walked and Alfonzo singled. Murr singled home Santana to make it 8-7. With two out, Allen grounded out to end the game.
Will Bednar (1-2) tossed a scoreless seventh and earned the win. Owens (1-2) took the loss. Cotter secured his third save.
It was Richmond's first win at UPMC in nine games this season.
The series continues on Friday at 6:05 p.m. with Jackson Jobe facing Nick Sinacola.
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