Stephen, Scheiner Homer as Claws Win 3-1
April 14, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
Lakewood BlueClaws congratulate Josh Stephen on his home run
(Jersey Shore BlueClaws)
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Josh Stephen and Jake Scheiner homered and Damon Jones gave up one run in five innings as the BlueClaws topped Delmarva 3-1 on Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd of 6,947 at FirstEnergy Park.
Addison Russ threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his first save of the year as the BlueClaws won their fourth in their last five games to get back to 5-5.
Trailing 1-0, the BlueClaws tied the game in the first inning on a home run by Jake Scheiner, his first of the season.
The score remained 1-1 into the 5th, when Josh Stephen hit an opposite field home run that snuck over the left field fence to give the BlueClaws a 2-1 lead.
BlueClaws starter Damon Jones (1-0) gave up one run in five innings and Randy Alcantara threw scoreless ball in the sixth and seventh. Luis Ramirez threw and 1-2-3 eighth and Russ followed with a clean ninth.
Nick Maton had three hits in his four at bats, including two doubles. He completed his third career three-hit game in the minors, and first as a BlueClaw.
Delmarva starter Brenan Hanifee (1-1) took the loss, allowing two runs in six innings of work.
The teams continue their series on Sunday at 1:05 pm. RHP Connor Brogdon (0-1) starts for Lakewood opposite LHP Zac Lowther (1-0).
Images from this story
 Lakewood BlueClaws congratulate Josh Stephen on his home run |
South Atlantic League Stories from April 14, 2018
- Crawdads Lose in Late Inning Spark by Power - Hickory Crawdads
- Dogs Encounter New Extras Format, Fall to Kannapolis - Charleston RiverDogs
- Seven-Run Ninth Fuels Power to Wild 15-11 Victory - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Drive Drop Second Straight to Braves - Greenville Drive
- Fireflies Rally in Ninth for Thrilling Saturday Night Win - Columbia Fireflies
- Suns Walk off Grasshoppers on Soto's Heroics - Hagerstown Suns
- Seesaw Battle Leaves Tourists One Run Short - Asheville Tourists
- Lexington Relievers Ensure Game Two Victory over Augusta - Lexington Legends
- Pitching Duel Doesn't Go GreenJackets Way - Augusta GreenJackets
- 'Claws Nip 'Birds as Offense Falters - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Stephen, Scheiner Homer as Claws Win 3-1 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Fireflies Game Notes: April 14 at Asheville (Game 10) - Columbia Fireflies
- West Virginia Power: Game Notes (April 14) - Charleston Dirty Birds
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stories
- Claws Hold on in 9th & 10th, Top Cyclones in 11th in Wild Wednesday Game
- McFarlane Sharp, But Claws Fall Late, 2-1 in Brooklyn
- Arnold Homers, But Claws Fall in Brooklyn Opener
- BlueClaws, D3Day Team up for Inclusive Baseball Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
- BlueClaws, D3Day Team up for Inclusive Baseball Experience for Individuals with Disabilities
