Lexington Legends Take Series Lead in SAL Championship Series
FIRSTENERGY PARK (Lakewood, NJ) - The Lexington Legends were able to hold on to an early lead in game three of the South Atlantic League Championship series and beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 6-3. The Legends now take a 2-1 series lead over the BlueClaws in the best-of-five-series. Lexington plated their
FIRSTENERGY PARK (Lakewood, NJ) - The Lexington Legends were able to hold on to an early lead in game three of the South Atlantic League Championship series and beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 6-3. The Legends now take a 2-1 series lead over the BlueClaws in the best-of-five-series.
Lexington plated their first runs in the top of the second inning.
In the bottom of the second,
In the top of the third inning,
In the bottom of the third,
The BlueClaws plated another run in the bottom of the fifth. Scheiner hit a single to left field then moved to second when Duran drew a walk. An RBI single by Madison Stokes plated Scheiner and the Legends continued to lead 5-3.
The Legends plated their final run in the top of the ninth. Kyle Isbel lined a two out single to centerfield then two wild pitches allowed him to score and Lexington held on to the 6-3 lead.
Lexington and Lakewood meet for game four tomorrow, at 7:05 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.
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.