Legends Headed Back to SAL Championship Series
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends clinched a spot in the South Atlantic League Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets. With the Southern Division conquered, the Legends next look to the Northern Division. Lexington will face the Hickory Crawdads, single-A affiliate of the Texas
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends clinched a spot in the South Atlantic League Championship with a 4-2 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets. With the Southern Division conquered, the Legends next look to the Northern Division. Lexington will face the Hickory Crawdads, single-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers beginning Monday, September 9th. Lexington will return to Whitaker Bank Ballpark Thursday, September 12th.
Lexington was the first to strike in the bottom of the fourth inning.
The GreenJackets scored their only runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.
The Legends plated their final run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jaquez singled to right field then advanced to second when Guzman drew a walk. Jaquez swiped third base then scored on a wild pitch.
Former Kentucky Wildcat,
Tickets are now on sale for the South Atlantic League Championship series at Whitaker Bank Ballpark box office or www.lexingtonlegends.com.
The Legends, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and member of the South Atlantic League, play all home games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Kentucky. For ticket information, call (859) 422-7867 or visit LexingtonLegends.com.