SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns Fall to GreenJackets 14-6

Published on April 30, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


Hagerstown's four-game winning streak ended on Friday night as they fell 14-6 to the Augusta GreenJackets in game three of the four-game set.

Augusta got off to a fast start off Suns starter Josh Smoker (0-4), hitting three home runs in the first inning. Third baseman Chris Dominguez hit a two-run home run to center to score Ryan Cavan, catcher Thomas Joseph followed with a homer to center and two batters later first baseman Luke Anders hit a solo shot to left. Augusta had a 4-0 lead after the first.

Into the sixth with the GreenJackets leading 6-1, the bats stayed hot for Augusta. They scored six runs in the inning, including two sacrifice flies and a two-run double by Nick Liles off Colton Willems to score Sharlon Schoop and Ryan Lollis. The inning gave Augusta a 12-1 lead.

The Suns attempted to comeback from down 14-3 in the ninth. After a J.P. Ramirez double, Brett Newsome doubled to left to score Ramirez. Sandy Leon singled to put runners on the corners. Eury Perez followed with a single to center to score Newsome. Steven Souza got the last RBI, getting a single to left with two out to score Perez, but the rally fell short, ending with Augusta winning 14-6.

Smoker got the loss after two innings pitched with five runs, just three earned. Paul Applebee came in relief and pitched 3.2 innings, being charged five runs. Colton Willems came in relief in the seventh, pitching one-and-a-third while allowing two runs. Shane Erb finished the game for the Suns, throwing two innings and being charged with two runs.

Kyle Vasquez (3-0) earned the win after pitching five-and-a-third, allowing three runs, only two earned, and striking out three.

Justin Bloxom finished 3-for-5 for Hagerstown, including two doubles and an RBI.

Hagerstown falls to 12-10, losing their first game of the four game series, while Augusta improves to 13-10. The Suns will look for win #2,000 in their final game of the homestand on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Gates to Municipal Stadium open at 5:35 p.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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