Toglia's Go-Ahead Grand Slam Carries Yard Goats to Fifth Straight Win
July 17, 2022 - Eastern League (EL)
Hartford Yard Goats News Release
Hartford, Conn - Michael Toglia cracked a go-ahead grand slam highlighting a six-run seventh inning, and every Yard Goats player reached base at least once, as the Hartford Yard Goats beat the Harrisburg Senators 7-3 in front of a third straight sellout crowd Sunday afternoon at Dunkin' Donuts Park. The Yard Goats won their fifth straight game, taking five of six from the Senators, and improved to 54-33. Hartford is 21 games over .500 for the first time in team history.
Hartford opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning. Hunter Stovall lined a double down the left field line off Harrisburg's starter Alex Troop, and Isaac Collins raced home from first base to score the game's first run.
Tony Locey looked sharp in his third start for the Yard Goats. The right-hander tossed four and two-thirds scoreless innings, striking out four. Jared Biddy entered in relief and got the final out in the fifth without allowing a run.
The Nationals affiliate tied the game at one on a Dondrei Hubbard RBI double to right field. The Senators threatened to take the lead with a runner on third, but Noah Gotsis worked out of the jam.
Harrisburg took a 3-1 lead on a two-run homer by Gilbert Lara in the top of the seventh. Hartford's offense exploded for six runs at the bottom of the frame. Aaron Schunk lined a single to center to score Niko Decolati tying the game up 3-3. With the bases loaded, Toglia crushed a go-ahead grand slam to the right field porch seats, breaking the game open and giving the Yard Goats a 7-3 lead. It was the switch-hitter's second straight game with a homer and his 17th of the season. The Yard Goats have hit six grand slams as a team this year and two on this homestand.
The Yard Goats head to Binghamton to play a three-game series with the Mets affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, starting Friday at 7:05. The game will be broadcasted on Newsradio 1410 WPOP. The Yard Goats return to Dunkin' Donuts Park on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:05 against the Red Sox affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs.
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Final: Hartford 7, Harrisburg 3
WP: PJ Poulin (4-1)
LP: Steven Fuentes (1-6)
T- 2:28
A- 6,656
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