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Wahoos Sweep Doubleheader

June 9, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (29-36) swept the doubleheader over the Montgomery Biscuits (31-34) in the final two games of the series at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium. The Wahoos scored a combined 15 runs in the final two games to blow out the Biscuits. Pensacola won four games in the five-game set with Montgomery and are 6-2 over their last eight games played.

The Wahoos took game one, 6-2, behind solid pitching from RHP Mikey O'Brien. O'Brien went 5.0 innings in his third win of the season and allowed two runs on nine hits. LHP Lee Hyde worked his first inning of relief for the Wahoos on the season. He gave up a hit and a walk, but didn't allow a run to score.

Juan Duran led Pensacola at the plate. The right fielder went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three RBI. Rey Navarro capped off the victory with a solo shot in the 5th inning to give the Wahoos a 6-2 lead. It was the All-Star's eighth home run on the season.

RHP Roberto Gomez fell for the fourth time this season with Montgomery. He allowed four runs on five hits through 4.0 innings of work.

The Wahoos dominated in game two and defeated the Biscuits 9-2 behind a great start from RHP Michael Lorenzen. The righty allowed just three hits in 5.0 innings and struck out three batters. RHP Drew Hayes had a scoreless inning in relief while striking out two Biscuit batters.

Steve Selsky hit his first home run of the season and added an RBI double in the fifth. Devin Lohman matched Duran's day at the plate from game one with three RBI. Five different batters had multi-hit games for the Wahoos and three different players had multiple RBI in game two. Since the Wahoos scored at least five runs in both games, fans can use promo code WAHOOS at PapaJohns.com for 50% off their online order on Tuesday.

RHP Mike Colla fell for the eighth time this season. Colla went 4.1 innings and gave up 7 R/6ER to the Wahoos.

The Wahoos are off Tuesday and head to Mobile for their final five-game set before the All-Star break on Wednesday. RHP Daniel Corcino (6-4, 3.13) will start the series opener for the Wahoos. RHP Justin Fitzgerald (3.71, 5-0) is set to make the start for the BayBears. The game can be heard on ESPN Pensacola.

The Blue Wahoos open play on the second half of the season at home against the Huntsville Stars on Thursday, June 19. Tickets are still available at www.BlueWahoos.com .

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