SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns drop opener at Lexington

Published on May 12, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


LEXINGTON, KY - The Hagerstown Suns (16-20) lost the opening game of a four game series with the Lexington Legends (14-24) 7-4 at Applebee's Park on Monday.

The Suns took an early lead when leftfielder Boomer Whiting led off the game with a double, and first baseman Bill Rhinehart singled him home. The RBI was Rhinehart's 39th which leads the South Atlantic League and puts Rhinehart just two behind the overall Minor League leader.

Stephen King and Michael Burgess extended the Suns' lead in the top of the second with back-to-back doubles, giving Hagerstown a 2-0 lead.

Lexington came back with a run of their own in the bottom of the second inning, and added three more in the third, including two runs on a home run by right fielder Russell Dixon.

Hagerstown got one run back in the top of the fifth inning, but would get no closer, as the Legends went on to score single runs in the bottom of the sixth, seventh and eighth innings.

Michael Burgess added a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to make the score 7-4. The home run was the ninth of the season for the Suns right fielder, tying him for the South Atlantic League lead.

Brad Peacock (0-4) started the game for Hagerstown, but allowed four runs on just three hits to take the loss. Peacock allowed four walks and hit two batters in his five innings of work. Luis Atilano also pitched for the Suns, allowing three runs in three innings against the Legends.

Anthony Bello (1-2) pitched six innings and allowed three runs, two earned, to earn the victory for Lexington. Reed Kelly pitched the final three innings to earn his second save of the season.

The Suns and Legends will play game two of their four game series on Tuesday, May 13th at 10:05 A.M.

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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