Suns Rally to Walk-Off Win over Lookouts
August 29, 2009 - Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
Jacksonville, Fla. - Scott Cousins knocked in the game-ending run with a two-out single over the centerfielder giving the Jacksonville Suns (76-56, 41-21) a 5-4 victory over the Chattanooga Lookouts (62-69, 32-30) in front of 7,289 Saturday night at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Suns reliever Matt Peterson (4-4) picked up the victory, but allowed the game-tying run in the top of the ninth inning for his sixth blown save of the season. Lookouts reliever Matt Sartor (4-6) fell in the loss, giving up the game-ending run.
Jacksonville opened the scoring in the first inning against Lookouts starter Jesus Castillo. Logan Morrison tripled home Chris de la Cruz with one out for a 1-0 score. Scott Cousins next singled home Morrison for a 2-0 lead.
Chattanooga stormed ahead in the second inning, scoring three times against Jacksonville starter Nic Ungs. A Russell Mitchell double, Jesus Castillo sacrifice fly and James Tomlin single opened a 3-2=2 0Lookouts lead.
The Suns tied the game in the third inning as Chris de la Cruz scored on a Kevin Randel single for a 3-3 score.
Jacksonville regained the lead in the seventh inning as Logan Morrison belted a solo homerun to left field off Lookouts reliever Zach Schreiber for a 4-3 lead.
Chattanooga tied the game in the ninth inning against Suns closer Matt Peterson. With runners at first and third base and two out, Gaby Martinez singled home Vinny Rottino for a 4-4 score.
The Suns rallied in the bottom of the ninth inn ing against Lookouts closer Matt Sartor. With one out, Bryan Petersen singled and moved to second base on a de la Cruz walk. After a Logan Morrison foul out, Scott Cousins smashed a line drive over the centerfielder to bring Petersen in for the winning run.
Suns RH Brad Stone will face Lookouts LH James Adkins in game three of the series Sunday at 5:05 p.m. Sunday is Bark in the Park, with dog tickets available for $1.50. Tickets are available through the Suns box office at (904) 358-2846 or by visiting jaxsuns.com.
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