Legends Swat Greenjackets with 18-3 Victory
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends took game one over the Augusta Greenjackets with a 18-3 victory. Every Legend collected a hit, including Nick Pratto, who recorded a career high four hits with four runs scored and 3 RBI.The Greenjackets were first to strike in the top
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends took game one over the Augusta Greenjackets with a 18-3 victory. Every Legend collected a hit, including
The Greenjackets were first to strike in the top of the first inning.
The Legends began their barrage of runs in the bottom of the first inning. Kyle Isbel drew a leadoff walk then moved to third on a single by
In the bottom of the third inning, Melendez double to centerfield then scored on an RBI single to right field by Pratto. Hicklen then smacked an RBI triple to left field. With Hicklen on third, Manny Olloque hit his first homer of the night, and the Legends extended their lead 7-1.
In the top of the fourth inning, Trevor Abrams hit a home run to left field and Augusta continued to trail 7-2.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Pratto led off with a single to right field then moved to second when Hicklen was hit by a pitch.
The Legends would then go on to score three more in the bottom of the sixth. Pratto and Hicklen drew back-to-back walks. Olloque then tattooed a three-run homer to left field, and Lexington led 14-2.
In the top of the seventh inning,
After the seventh inning stretch, Isbel lined a double to the right field wall then scored on an RBI single by Pratto.
The Legends scored their final runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Perez led off with a single to right field then moved to third on a double by
JC Cloney was awarded the victory for Lexington, pitching 7.0 innings allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits while walking one and striking out six.
The Legends and Greenjackets face off again tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jackson Kowar (0-1, 3.38 ERA) will be on the mound for Lexington and Augusta will send LHP
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.