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July 9, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


About last game... The Hagerstown Suns (13-7, 57-33) scored eight runs over two innings on Tuesday night cruising past the Lakewood BlueClaws (6-13, 33-56) for a 10-1 win. Hagerstown is now 4-1 on its current six-game homestand.

The Suns led 2-1 heading into the sixth inning on Tuesday, and that's when the offensive onslaught began. Left fielder Isaac Ballou drew a one-out walk, and moved to third on a single to right by catcher Spencer Kieboom. Third baseman Drew Ward then grounded out to first, driving home Ballou to make it 3-1. Kieboom went to second on the groundout, and over to third on an infield single to third by 1B Carlos Lopez. Lakewood 3B Mitch Walding committed a throwing error trying to get Lopez out at first, which allowed Kieboom to trot home and make it 4-1. The final run in the frame was scored by Lopez on a passed ball to cap the three-run inning.

The very next inning Hagerstown put the game to bed with a five-run frame. A one-out walk again began the rally, though this time it was issued to CF Rafael Bautista. An infield single and a hit batsman followed to load the bases. Kieboom kept the line moving with a single up the middle to plate the first run of the inning and keep the bases loaded. Ward then singled off the leg of LHP Christopher O'Hare to again drive in a run and keep the bases juiced. A passed ball, a groundout, and a wild pitch led the three men aboard to all come home and give Hagerstown it first 10-run game since June 19.

The one Lakewood run crossed the plate in the fourth thanks to an RBI double off the bat of 1B Zach Green. That cut what had been a 2-0 lead in half, as the Suns plated a run each in the first and third. In the first Kieboom drove in a run with a groundout to third. In the third 2B Wilmer Difo brought in a run with a sacrifice fly to right.

Starting RHP Jake Johansen (5-3) worked 6.2 innings for Hagerstown to get the win. He allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Starting RHP Tyler Viza (3- 12) suffered the loss for the BlueClaws. He went six innings, surrendering five runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four.

On the Mound... LHP Brett Mooneyham will be heading to the hill today for the Suns. He is making his fourth start and appearance this season with Hagerstown. He last pitched on July 4 at home against Kannapolis, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and four walks and striking out nine. All three of Mooneyham's starts this season with the Suns have come at home, and this is his first time facing Lakewood this year. Overall with the Suns Mooneyham has pitched 15.0 innings, giving up just two earned runs on eight hits and eight walks while striking out 17. Mooneyham began the season in Potomac, where he went 2-4 with a 7.36 ERA in 10 games (seven starts). With the Nationals he pitched 33.0 innings, surrendering 33 runs (27 earned) on 35 hits including two homers. He walked 35 and struck out 18. He has also pitched two games this season with Auburn.

Tonight he goes up against RHP Jesen Therrien for Lakewood. Therrien is making his first start and 22nd appearance this season. He last threw on July 4 at Delmarva, going two innings and allowing seven earned runs on six hits and two walks. His longest outing this season is four innings, which he has accomplished twice. This will be his fourth time facing the Suns this season. He is 0-0 against Hagerstown and has allowed six earned runs on five hits and five walks over 5.1 innings. On the road this year he is 2-0 with an 8.00 ERA in 12 games. Overall this year he has pitched 43.2 innings, allowing 34 runs (31 earned) on 49 hits including two homers.

Home vs. Road... Hagerstown is 33-14 at home this season (compared to 24-19 on the road). The Suns are hitting .284 at home (.262 on the road) and have a 3.45 ERA at home (3.86 ERA away).

The Book on the BlueClaws... The Suns and BlueClaws are playing the 19th of 27 games against each other this season and the ninth of 13 that will take place in Hagerstown. The Suns are 14-4 against Lakewood this year, including a 7-1 record against the BlueClaws at Municipal Stadium. The BlueClaws are currently 6-14 in the second half, good for last place in the Northern Division second half standings. Lakewood is currently 12th in team batting with a .250 average and 13th in pitching with a team ERA of 5.05.

Listen Live... All Suns home games this season will be broadcast live with play-by-play provided by Eli Pearlstein on hagerstownsuns.com. Just click on the "Listen Live" or "Listen Live on Tunein Radio" link on the drop down menu when you scroll over the "multimedia" tab at the top-middle of the home page. Games can also be heard on your Iphone or android phone with the Tunein Radio app.

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