Suns Slam BlueClaws
Published on April 11, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
Lakewood, N.J. â The Lakewood BlueClaws (1-4) began their first road trip of the year by taking on the first place Hagerstown Suns (5-0), the New York Mets affiliate. Mike Carp's grand slam for the Suns was too much for the BlueClaws to overcome as they dropped game one of their three game series 6-1.
After the BlueClaws went down in order in the top of the first the Suns scored in the bottom of half on Ambiorix Conception RBI triple to make it 1-0.
The BlueClaws tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third. Greg Golson connected for a one out single then Sean Gamble followed up with a walk. Both runners advanced on Suns pitcher Matt Durkins throwing error. Golson would then score on Brad Harman's ground ball out to short.
Lakewood's starter Maximo De Le Cruz would run into trouble in the bottom half of the third inning. After two walks and a throwing error by third baseman Sam Orr, Carp connected for a grand slam to right to put the Suns up 5-1.
De Le Cruz (0-1) allowed six runs on five hits over the course of six innings while striking out nine and walking just two. The BlueClaws Jason Drobiak went 2-for-4 in the game and Greg Golson was 1-for-4. The Suns pitching staff combined to strike out 13 BlueClaws batters.
The BlueClaws are back in action tonight for game number two against the Hagerstown Sun. Right-hander Andy Baldwin (0-1, 6.75) will go to the mound for the BlueClaws. He will be opposed by the Suns right-hander Gabriel Hernandez (0-0, 0.00). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. with on air time at 6:20 P.M.
This season, the Lakewood BlueClaws are celebrating their fifth anniversary of providing great fun in the Jersey sun. Among the other great promotions this year, fireworks after every Friday night home game sponsored by Toyota World / Scion World of Lakewood. In addition, the BlueClaws will host games against affiliates of the New York Yankees and Mets.
South Atlantic League Stories from April 11, 2005
- Catfish Rally from Five Down but Fall to Charleston 7-6 in Series Opener - Columbus Catfish
- Legends Power Past West Virginia - Lexington Legends
- Intimidators Win in Final At Bat 3-2 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Butia delivers game-winning single - Lake County Captains
- Suns Defeat Blueclaws 6-1 - Hagerstown Suns
- Suns Slam BlueClaws - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Catfish Prepare for Opener - Columbus Catfish
- Prospect Elbert placed on 7-Day DL - Columbus Catfish
- Captains to Play in Classic Park - Lake County Captains
- Riley Park to Host Two Doubleheaders This Week - Charleston RiverDogs
- Miller begins comeback with Bombers - Greenville Drive
- Santos joins Grasshoppers - Greensboro Grasshoppers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
