RiverDogs Score Seven Unanswered to Rally Past Lexington in Opener
LEXINGTON, KY- The RiverDogs rallied from 4-0 down by scoring seven unanswered runs, all in the sixth inning, while second baseman Diego Castillo roped four hits to match a career-high as Charleston rolled past the Lexington Legends 7-4 in Thursday night's opener at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.The comeback marked the second
LEXINGTON, KY- The RiverDogs rallied from 4-0 down by scoring seven unanswered runs, all in the sixth inning, while second baseman
The comeback marked the second biggest deficit the RiverDogs have overcome this year, and the seven-run sixth was the second biggest inning for Charleston's offense this season. The four-hit game for Castillo was the 19-year-old Venezuelan's first since August of 2015 in the Dominican Summer League.
Trailing 4-0 heading into the sixth, Charleston (63-53, 29-17) had the top of their lineup before having seven in a row reach base to begin the onslaught. The top three in the order all singled to set up a chance for right fielder
The big inning should have been cut short with a one-run advantage until a crucial break went Charleston's way. After Vince Conde struck out,
The RiverDogs could barely touch Lexington starter
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The RiverDogs take on the Legends in game two on Friday night at 7:05 from Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Charleston sends Dominican righty
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