Souza, Meyer Lead Suns over Augusta, 4-1
Published on May 5, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release
Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Suns (16-11) won their fourth straight game, beating the Augusta GreenJackets (12-15), 4-1, at Municipal Stadium on Saturday night.
Suns starting pitcher Alex Meyer (2-3) delivered seven strong innings in the longest outing of his career, striking out six batters while allowing one run on four hits. Todd Simko pitched a scoreless eighth inning to set up Aaron Barrett's second save of the season in the ninth.
Right fielder Steven Souza blasted a pair of solo home runs in the game and finished with three RBIs to paced the Suns attack. J.P. Ramirez added a pair of hits and an RBI from the designated hitter's position.
GreenJackets starter Bryce Bandilla (1-2) suffered his second straight loss to the Suns, allowing a pair of runs on three hits over five innings pitched.
The Suns will play game two against the August GreenJackets on Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. Right-hander Taylor Hill (3-1) will start for the Suns against Augusta's RHP Kyle Crick (0-1).
Throughout the month of May all kids' seats, ages 13 and under, are just $5.00! Suns individual game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, and group packages are on sale now. For more information and to reserve your seat at Municipal Stadium, call 301-791-6266, or www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Hagerstown Suns are owned by Hagerstown Baseball, LLC.
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