SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns win in extras for second time in a row

Published on August 18, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


The Suns swept the Crawdads Thursday, winning another one-run game in extra innnings, 5-4. It was the fourth one-run win in a row for Hagerstown over Hickory and second extra-inning victory in as many nights as the Suns have their longest win streak in two months.

Great starting pitching set the Suns up for success again on Thursday as Matt Durkin threw four shutout innings. The Crawdads tied the game at four in the top of the ninth but Hagerstown answered in the bottom of the 10th thanks to three walks issued by Hickory pitching. Joe Mihalics flied to left field with the bases loaded and Jim Burt came home in front of the throw by Brett Holmes to win the game. The Suns took the lead early with a solo homerun by Josh Wyrick in the bottom of the first. The lead then see-sawed back and forth until Anthony Boccino scored in the ninth inning after leading off with a single, his first hit against the Suns all season. In the four game series, the Suns starting pitching shutout the Crawdads all 18 innings they were in the game. Neil Walker homered for Hickory, his 12th of the season. Burt was the offensive catalyst for Hagerstown, reaching base four times and scoring twice, including the game winner.

Friday night the Suns welcome the Asheville Tourists to Municipal Stadium at 7:05 for the first of four games. The contest will be followed by Friday Night Fireworks, presented by U.S. Cellular and Lite 97.5 FM. Stop by or call the Suns offices for tickets at 301-791-6266.

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