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Titans Use Five-Run Ninth to Stun Miners

Published on May 19, 2024 under Frontier League (FL)
Ottawa Titans News Release


Ottawa Titans infielder Jackie Urbaez
Ottawa Titans infielder Jackie Urbaez
(Ottawa Titans)

Augusta, NJ - Down to their final three outs and on the verge of being swept, the Ottawa Titans (3-5) rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Sussex County Miners (4-5) by a 5-2 final on Sunday - ending their season-opening road trip.

The Miners did damage early, capitalizing in the second inning against lefty Kyle White (ND, 0-0) - with Tony Gomez knocking in the first run of the game with an RBI single to left-centre.

Making his first pro start, White went three and allowed the one run on two hits, walking four, and striking out three.

With another contest appearing to slip away slowly - the Titans showed some life with a double from Christian Ibarra to push AJ Wright's lead-off single to third in the sixth inning. With two in scoring position - soft-tossing lefty Robby Curry struck out Jamey Smart and Jason Dicochea to end the inning.

An RBI double from Willie Escala off Matt Voelker made it 2-0 as it plated a lead-off walk to Kyle Richards.

Down to their final three outs and Ronnie Voacolo (loss, 0-1) on for the save - the Titans caught fire by sending 11 to the plate, scoring five runs on five hits. Loading the bases with nobody out, back-to-back singles from Jake Guenther and Taylor Wright tied the score - before AJ Wright gave the Titans the lead with a sac fly to right. An RBI single from Jackie Urbaez added to the lead before the bases loaded up again - where Jamey Smart brought home another after being hit by a pitch from right-hander Noah Richardson.

The runs crossing the plate in the ninth spoiled 20 shutout innings for Miners pitching - a streak that began in the seventh inning of Friday's contest.

With a 5-2 lead, Erasmo Piñales (save, 3) faced the minimum and rolled a game-ending 5-4-3 double play to secure the win.

Along with White, Voelker, and Piñales - McLain Harris and Matt Dallas worked a combined three shutout innings to help the Titans to victory.

Jake Guenther went 1-for-1 with an RBI, three walks, and two stolen bases - while Jackie Urbaez and AJ Wright recorded multi-hit performances.

With an off day on Monday - the Ottawa Titans head home for their 2024 Home Opener and the first of a three-game series against the Tri-City ValleyCats on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. from Ottawa Stadium. All the action can be heard on CKDJ 107.9 and 94,5 Unique FM and live-streamed on Flo Baseball.

For information on season tickets, group outings, and nine-game mini packs, visit the Titans' official website at www.ottawatitans.com.

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Ottawa Titans infielder Jackie Urbaez
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