Legends Prevail in Pitching Duel with Walk Off Hit in Bottom of the Tenth
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - In a pitcher's duel to the final inning, the Lexington Legends walked it off in the bottom of the tenth with a 3-2 victory over the Greenville Drive. Lexington's Josh Dye led the way with a career-high eight strikeouts in only 3.0 innings of
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - In a pitcher's duel to the final inning, the Lexington Legends walked it off in the bottom of the tenth with a 3-2 victory over the Greenville Drive. Lexington's
The Drive plated their only runs of the game in the top of the third inning.
The Legends scored their first run in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Lexington tied the game in the bottom of eighth inning.
In the top of the tenth inning, Hutchins was placed at second base as the Pace of Play Runner. Jeison Guzman then laid down a bunt to the mound, but the throw to first hit Guzman in the helmet and Hutchins scored the game winning run.
Josh Dye earned the victory for the Legends tossing 3.0 innings shutout innings allowing one hit while walking two and striking out a career-high, eight batters.
The Legends and Drive meet for game three tomorrow, April 27 at 6:35pm. Lexington will send RHP
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.