SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns Win Big in Mitchell Akers Benefit Game

Published on June 3, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


Hagerstown, MD - The Hagerstown Suns (33-23) beat the Delmarva Shorebirds (22-34), 13-5, at Municipal Stadium on Sunday. Through donations collected from ticket sales, an autographed bat auction, the South Atlantic League and monetary donations, over $8,200 was raised to benefit the Mitchell Akers Leopard Spirit Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Steven Souza Jr. led the Suns attack, going 3-for-4 with a double, home run and four RBIs. Cutter Dykstra also finished the day with four RBIs and smacked a three-run homer for Hagerstown. Jason Martinson hit his seventh long ball of the season and upped his league leading RBI total to 56. Suns' starter Taylor Hill (5-4) earned the win pitching six innings and allowing four runs on six hits.

Shorebirds' starting pitcher Patrick Bridwell (0-1) suffered the loss, allowing nine runs on seven hits over 3.1 innings pitched. Connor Narron went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a losing effort.

The Suns will enjoy a scheduled off-day tomorrow before beginning a three-game series with the Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.

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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