EL1 Trenton Thunder

Tuesday Twinbill: Thunder Blanked in First, Walk off in Nightcap

Published on July 30, 2019 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


The Thunder were shut out in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, 6-0, before rebounding for a walkoff win, 4-3, over the Altoona Curve in the second game at ARM & HAMMER Park.

The first game, a continuation of May 30's suspended game between the two teams, picked up with two a runner on second and two outs in the top of third inning with Altoona leading, 6-0.

Neither team managed to score in the completion, as both teams sent a pair of relievers to complete the game. Curve (18-20, 54-52) right-hander Yeudy Garcia tossed four scoreless innings from the third through the sixth, and Jesus Liranzo pitched around a one-out double by Kellin Deglan in the seventh. Greg Weissert cruised through three and one-third scoreless innings for the Thunder (18-22, 56-50), striking out five. Andrew Bellatti pitched a scoreless top of the seventh.

In the second game, rehabbing Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga started for the Thunder and tossed two scoreless innings, striking out three. The Thunder took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning on a Brian Navarreto RBI-single and a fielder's choice grounder by Matt Lipka.

Michael King, on minor league rehab assignment, took over on the mound for the Thunder to begin the third, allowing a single to Jerrick Suiter and hitting Chris Sharpe with a pitch. Jared Oliva then lined a single to right field that rolled under the glove of right fielder Isiah Gilliam, allowing all three runners to circle the bases and putting Altoona in front, 3-2.

King proceeded to retire nine of the final 10 batter he faced through the sixth inning, and Daniel Alvarez pitch a scoreless top of the seventh to keep the game within reach for the Thunder.

Curve starter Domingo Robles remained on the mound for the seventh and allowed consecutive one-out singles to Navarreto and Matt Lipka. Kyle Holder followed with a double to right field, plating both runners and lifting the Thunder to victory.

Your Thunder continue their homestand at 7 p.m. against the Curve. RHP Nick Green (1-3, 8.78) will start for the Thunder, and RHP Nick Economos (0-1, 4.76) will go for Altoona. Tickets are available by phone at 609-394-3300 or online at TrentonThunder.com.

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