SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Suns, Heaney Down Wahoos 4-2

May 17, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (18-25) fell for the third game in a row to the Jacksonville Suns (20-22), 4-2, in front of a sellout crowd at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos have now dropped seven of their first eight games against the Suns this season.

RHP Jon Moscot made his ninth start for the Wahoos and took the loss for the third time this season. Moscot gave up 2 R/ER on four hits and struck out five batters through 5.0 innings. Brooks Pinckard came on in relief of Moscot and pitched two scoreless innings.

Devin Lohman hit his third home run of the year in the bottom of the sixth to cut the Suns lead to one. The shortstop had a big night for the Wahoos; he went 3-for-4 adding two singles to his ledger. Travis Mattair had a hit for the third straight game, this one a double down the third baseline. Chris Berset got his first base knock with the Wahoos this season, an RBI single in the eighth inning. Juan Duran had a big night at the plate; he went 2-for-3 with a single and a double.

Marlins top prospect Andrew Heaney started for the Suns and twirled a gem before running into a bit of trouble in the eighth inning. Heaney gave up 2 R/ER on seven hits and his 7.2 innings were a season-high. Heaney struck out eight and walked just one batter. James Nygren gave up a hit, but earned the save for the Suns.

The Suns took the lead in the fifth thanks to an RBI single from Danny Black, which scored leadoff hitter Brent Keys. J.T. Realmuto's RBI gave the Suns a two-run lead. Third baseman Alfredo Lopez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored. Austin Nola's two-run triple in the eighth inning sealed the win for the Suns.

The Wahoos will give the ball to RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 2.51) in the fourth game of the series on Sunday afternoon. RHP Angel Sanchez (0-6, 5.80) will start for the Suns. All fans in attendance will get a full team photo courtesy of Dlux Printing and the team will sign pictures for the fans on the concourse from 3 to 3:30 p.m. McDonald's Family Sunday Funday gives kids the opportunity to run around the bases after the game with kids Run the Bases. Families will have the opportunity to play catch in the outfield with the Family Toss. The game can be heard on ESPN Pensacola.

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