Two Big Innings Lead Keys to Five-Run Victory
Published on July 19, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
FREDERICK, MD - The Frederick Keys (44-53, 9-19) used a four-run and a three-run inning to defeat the Down East Wood Ducks (44-54, 9-19) on Thursday night at Nymeo Field. In the game, Preston Palmeiro collected a home run and drove in three runs.
Frederick jumped out to an early lead in the first. Cole Billingsley collected a one-out double and scored on a Wilson Garcia double to right-center field. Garcia then scored when Randolph Gassaway singled. On the very next pitch, Palmeiro launched a two-run home run to right field to give the Keys a 4-0 lead.
The Wood Ducks responded in the top of the second. Yanio Perez hit his first home run of the year to make it a 4-1 game.
The score remained 4-1 until the seventh. The Keys tagged Jairo Beras for three insurance runs. Gassaway collected a triple, and scored on a Palmeiro sacrifice fly. With two outs, T.J. Nichting singled to right before Jomar Reyes crushed a two-run home run to left-center field.
In the eighth, Down East added their second run. Franklin Rollin doubled to start the frame. He moved to third on a Leody Taveras ground out. Rollin then scored on a LeDarious Clark single which made it a 7-2 lead for the Keys.
Alex Wells (4-6) picked up the win for the Keys. He scattered four hits over 5.2 innings of one run baseball while striking out six. Joe Palumbo (0-2) took the loss for Down East. He allowed four runs on six hits over three innings while walking one and striking out two.
The three-game series between the Keys and Wood Ducks concludes on Friday. The Keys send right-hander Mike Baumann (4-2, 4.07) to the mound. He will be opposed by right-hander Emerson Martinez (4-9, 4.05) for the Wood Ducks. First pitch is slated for 7:00 p.m., and the game can be heard on frederickkeys.com and the TuneIn Radio app. For tickets, fans can call 301-815-9939 or visit frederickkeys.com.
The Frederick Keys are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play their home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. In 2017, the Keys received the Esurance Home Field Advantage Award for Carolina League for the second straight season, after leading the circuit in highest percentage of attendance based on ballpark capacity. The club will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2018. For more information about the Frederick Keys please contact Geoff Arnold by phone at (301)-815-9915 or by emailing at GArnold@FrederickKeys.com.
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