SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Wahoos Can't Get to Suns Bullpen, Fall 3-0

Published on May 18, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (18-26) lost their fourth straight, 3-0, at the hands of the Jacksonville Suns (21-22). Both teams pitched well in another low-scoring contest. The Wahoos took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but the Suns bullpen threw eight scoreless innings on the way to the win.

RHP Michael Lorenzen didn't allow a hit through 5.0 innings pitched. The right-hander was pulled in favor of a pinch hitter, but Steve Selsky struck out looking with Devin Lohman standing on second. Lorenzen struck out six and walked a season-high four batters. Elvin Ramirez threw two scoreless innings behind Lorenzen and allowed just two hits. Shane Dyer took the loss for the Wahoos, he gave up three runs over 2.0 innings pitched.

The Wahoos couldn't get much going with the bat and managed five hits. Lohman continued to his hot streak with a double; he went 1-for-3.

Suns starter Angel Sanchez left the game in the second inning after being struck by a hard liner by Travis Mattair. Sanchez pitched just 1.0 inning and allowed one hit. RHP Tyler Higgins did a fantastic job in relief. Higgins gave up three hits over 5.0 innings out of the bullpen, his longest appearance of the season. The right-hander struck out a season-high four batters. LHP Greg Nappo pitched two scoreless innings for the Suns and earned the win. Nick Wittgren earned his sixth save of the season.

Austin Nola and Wilfredo Gimenez put together a couple of singles in the sixth, but Ramirez coaxed a fly ball from Ryan Fisher to get out of the inning. Nola finished the day 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Brady Shoemaker broke the scoreless tie with a base hit in the eighth inning. Gimenez provided an insurance run with a double, scoring Shoemaker from first. The Suns tacked on one more in the eighth thanks to a solo home run from right fielder Alex Burg. Nick Wittgren earned his sixth save of the season for the Suns.

RHP Mikey O'Brien (2-2, 3.33) will receive the start for the Wahoos in the series finale. O'Brien has a 1.80 ERA as a starter this season and the Wahoos are 3-0 during his starts this season. LHP Justin Nicolino (2-2, 3.32) will make the start for the Suns. The series finale falls on a Social Media Monday; connect with the Blue Wahoos on social media to win prizes. The game can be heard on ESPN Pensacola.

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