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Vargas' Base Hit in Extra Innings Gives Miracle 5-2 Win

Published on May 10, 2013 under Florida State League (FSL1)
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FORT MYERS, FL - The Fort Myers Miracle scored three runs in the top of the eleventh inning to outlast the Jupiter Hammerheads, 5-2, in extra innings on Friday night at Roger Dean Stadium.

Kennys Vargas delivered a bases loaded single that plated two runs in the eleventh. Stephen Wickens and Eddie Rosario started the rally with back-to-back base hits. Then, Miguel Sano was intentionally walked bringing up Vargas. On the first pitch, Vargas laced a single through the right side to give the Miracle a 4-2 lead. Fort Myers added a run on an RBI fielder's choice hit into by Angel Morales.

Adrian Salcedo worked around a lead off hit from Ryan Rieger in the eleventh, recording to strikeouts to nail down the extra inning win. Salcedo (3-0) also pitched a scoreless tenth to earn the win.

The Miracle took an early 1-0 lead on a solo home run from Vargas in the second inning off Hammerheads starter Anthony DeSclafani. Vargas golfed a 1-0 pitch over the right field fence for his sixth homer of the season.

In the fourth inning, Isaac Galloway provided Jupiter with 2-1 lead with his fourth home run of the season. With two out, Ryan Rieger was struck by a pitch from Miracle starter Taylor Rogers. Galloway then worked the count to 3-1 before sending one over the left field fence.

In the sixth inning, both teams would lose their starters due to a one hour, 28-minute rain delay. DeSclafani went 5.1 innings and struck out eight and Miracle starter Taylor Rogers lasted five innings allowing two runs on six hits.

The Miracle (27-7) return to Roger Dean Stadium on Saturday at 5:35 p.m. for the series finale with the Hammerheads (15-19). Fans can listen to every pitch at www.miraclebaseball.com with the "Voice of the Miracle" Brice Zimmerman. The Square 1 Burgers and Bar pregame show will begin at 5:15 p.m.

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