SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns Lose Extra Innings Thriller, 11-10

Published on July 2, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


Lakewood, NJ - The Hagerstown Suns (49-32) were edged in 11 innings, 11-10, by the Lakewood BlueClaws (33-48) at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ on Monday night.

Suns reliever Ben Hawkins (3-1) suffered the loss, allowing two runs on three hits in the final 1.1 innings of the game. Right fielder Steven Souza, Jr. led the Suns offense going 3-for-5 with two homeruns and five RBIs.

BlueClaws right-hander Kenny Giles (2-2) earned the win, giving up one run over the final inning Centerfielder Aaron Altherr had three RBIs, including the game winner on a bases loaded walk to end the game.

The Suns and BlueClaws will conclude the series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. when LHP Bobby Hansen, Jr. (2-0, 3.50) takes the mound for Hagerstown. Lakewood will send RHP Colin Kleven (4-6, 4.69) to the mound for the start.

Suns individual game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, and group packages are on sale now. For more information and to reserve your seat at Municipal Stadium, call 301-791-6266, or www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Hagerstown Suns are owned by Hagerstown Baseball, LLC.

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