Suns climb back to .500
Published on May 14, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release
GREENSBORO, NC: The Hagerstown Suns (15-15) got back to a .500 winning percentage for the first time since April 19th with a 5-3 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers (18-15).
The Suns fell behind early, as the Grasshoppers scored three times on three consecutive extra-base hits in the bottom of the second inning, punctuated by a two-run home run from right-fielder Justin Jacobs.
After allowing the three runs, Suns starter Brad Peacock settled into a groove and shut-out the 'Hoppers for the remainder of his five innings of work.
The Suns responded immediately, with two runs in the top of the third inning off consecutive Sacrifice Flies by first baseman Tyler Moore and DH Aaron Seuss, bringing the Suns within one run at 3-2.
Hagerstown tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the third when second baseman Steve Lombardozzi drove in right fielder Steven Englund from third base.
In the seventh, the Suns took the lead 4-3 with a one-out double by Lombardozzi followed by and RBI single from Moore.
The final run for Hagerstown came in the top of the eighth as third baseman Steven Souza reached on an error, advanced to second base on a passed ball and scored when left fielder Robby Jacobsen bunted for a single and Greensboro reliever Daniel Jennings threw the ball into right field.
Randy Matias (1-0) earned the win for the Suns with one and one third scoreless innings of relief and Patrick Arnold picked up his first save by getting the final two outs of the game.
The Suns and Grasshoppers will play game two of the four game series at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro on Friday at 7:05.
The Hagerstown Suns play at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD and are a Class "A" affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling the Suns at 301-791-6266. Visit the Suns on the web at www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.
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