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Win Streak Snapped in Pitcher's Duel

June 6, 2019 - International League (IL1)
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TOLEDO, Ohio - In a pitcher's duel, the Toledo Mud Hens fell 3-2 to the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Mud Hens (23-34) got a home run from Dustin Peterson to tie the game in the sixth inning, but the Indians (34-23) plated a run in the seventh to secure the victory.

LHP Tyler Alexander delivered a solid 5.2 innings for the home team allowing two earned runs on six hits and a walk while retiring five on strikes.

Indianapolis struck first plating a run in the second inning as Jake Elmore hit a sacrifice fly to left field deep enough to score Kevin Kramer.

Toledo answered in the fifth inning as Daniel Pinero reached on an error allowing Kody Eaves to score tying the game at one.

The Indians regained a one run lead in the sixth inning as Jung Ho Kang scored off the bat of Pablo Reyes.

In the bottom half of the inning, Peterson evened the score with a solo home run over Mike Hessman Home Run Alley.

Indianapolis was set to take over in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and no outs. RHP John Schreiber got out of a jam with an inning ending double play as Indy only plated one run in the inning.

LHP Jose Fernandez held off the Indians in the last one and one third innings giving the Hens a shot at victory.

Toledo found runners at first and second but fell just short as Indianapolis claimed the 3-2 victory.

What's Next:

The Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians will square off again tomorrow night with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Don't miss out on everything happening at Fifth Third Field and Hensville Park tomorrow night:

? Muddy and Spike's Inflatable Theme Park

? Princess Palooza

? Postgame Fireworks

? Hensville Live! featuring 90's Party with the Skittle Bots

? Holy Toledo! Rooftop DJ

For more information go to Mudhens.com

#RoadToDetroitReport (rankings according to MLB.com 2019 Prospect Watch):

5. OF Daz Cameron: 0 for 3

6. RHP Beau Burrows: DNP (IL)

7. IF Willi Castro: 1 for 5

12. C Jake Rogers: 0 for 4

16. OF Jacob Robson: DNP

18. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP

19. OF Danny Woodrow: 1 for 3

22. RHP John Schreiber: 1.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

25. LHP Gregory Soto: DNP

26. RHP Sandy Baez: DNP (IL)

27. LHP Matt Hall: DNP

28. IF/OF Dustin Peterson: 2 for 4, home run, RBI, run scored

Hens' Notes:

? Toledo's four game win streak was snapped. The Hens just swept the Clippers in a three-game set in Columbus.

? After scoring 36 runs over the last three days, Toledo only found two on its home turf.

? Tyler Alexander dealt in tonight's game going 5.2 innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five.


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