Walk-Off Home Run Lifts Frederick to 6-5
Published on July 6, 2007 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release
There is no doubt they have a flair for the dramatic. This time the Frederick Keys walked off winners in grand fashion as 3B Ryan Finan hit his second home run of the night to defeat Salem 6-5 in 10 innings on Friday Night in front of 5,705 fans at Harry Grove Stadium.
Finan was earlier in the day touted as the Minor League Player of the Month in June in the Orioles system. He may be making a pitch for July. The home runs upped his total to nine on the year with three coming in six games in July.
Frederick benefited from a second consecutive innings eating appearance from a starter. Chorye Spoone went eight innings, keeping Frederick in it allowing five runs. he gave way to Dan Lonsberry (5-1) who faced the minimum in two scoreless innings to get the win.
Keys C Zach Dillon continued his hot hitting ways as well. Dillon extended his career long hit streak to nine games with a third consecutive multi-hit night. The catcher went 3-for-5 with two runs scored.
The win ended a six-game losing streak for Frederick against Salem. The series continues Saturday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. at Harry Grove Stadium. The first 1,000 fans 16 and under will receive a free updated Keys Baseball Card Set presented by Comstar Federal Credit Union.
For tickets contact the Keys Box Office at 1-877-8-GO-KEYS or purchase online at frederickkeys.com.
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