SwampDogs Bite Sharks, 5-1
Published on June 6, 2014 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Fayetteville SwampDogs News Release
WILMINGTON, N.C. - "Beat Fayetteville Night" part two did not go so well for the Wilmington Sharks. The SwampDogs were able to beat the Sharks 5-1, Thursday night.
It was a fierce pitcher's duel early in the game, with Dogs starter Ricky Rivera and Sharks starter Will Gilbert matching zeros through the first five innings.
The in the sixth, the SwampDogs finally broke through with the first run of the game. Designated hitter Kam Stewart lead off the inning with a walk, then shortstop Jason Blum reached on an error. Centerfielder David LaFleur pulled a double down the left field line to bring in the first two runs of the game. Left fielder Alex Harris was up next and drew a walk, then right fielder Norm Donkin tripled to left center bringing home the next two.
Donkin would come into score when catcher Lane Paul hit a sacrifice fly that was dropped by right fielder Nathan Becker, and the SwampDogs lead 5-0.
With the SwampDogs still batting in the sixth, lightning was spotted in the distance and the game came to a halt.
After a half-hour delay, play resumed, but the Dogs couldn't add any more runs.
Rivera's day was done after the delay. He went five spectacular innings, allowing two hits, no runs, no walks and striking out four.
Hunter Barnett came in and allowed a run to score in the sixth, while Justin White and Seth Laigast pitched scoreless innings in the seventh and eighth.
Hasten Freeman worked around a leadoff error in the ninth inning to shut the door, and seal the victory for the SwampDogs.
The winning pitcher was Rivera who improves to 1-0 on the season; Gilbert got the loss for the Sharks.
The next game for the SwampDogs is Friday, June 6th at J.P. Riddle Stadium as the Dogs take on the Wilson Tobs at 7:05 pm. The SwampDogs will be remembering the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy presented by the USAA. For tickets and more information, call 910-426-5900.
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