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Borkovich Continues Dominance for First Advance-A Win

Michigan State product extends scoreless-innings streak to 17 to start Florida career
By Thaddeus Krzus
August 16, 2018

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2018) - Walter Borkovich continued to dominate the Florida State League with six shutout innings against the St. Lucie Mets on Thursday night, as the Florida Fire Frogs wrapped up their four-game series at First Data Field with a 4-0 victory to earn the split.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2018) - Walter Borkovich continued to dominate the Florida State League with six shutout innings against the St. Lucie Mets on Thursday night, as the Florida Fire Frogs wrapped up their four-game series at First Data Field with a 4-0 victory to earn the split.

Borkovich (1-0) blanked St. Lucie (22-30, 49-70) on five hits and four strikeouts. The Michigan State product has not allowed a run in 17 innings, and has not issued a walk through three starts at the Advanced-A level.
Florida (18-32, 47-69) grabbed the lead with an RBI single from Marcus Mooney (2x4, RBI) in the third inning, bringing home Jordan Rodgers (2x4, R, 2 RBI) for the 1-0 lead. The visitors added an insurance run in the fourth with CJ Alexander (1x5, R) at third, and a wild pitch to Greyson Jenista (0x3, BB).
 The Fire Frogs took advantage of three walks by Blake Taylor (1-7) in the sixth to put up a crooked number with a two-spot to break the game open.
Riley Delgado (1x3, R, 2 BB), Braxton Davidson (1x3, R, BB) and Jenista drew the walks to load the bags for Rodgers, who delivered a two-run single to give the Atlanta Braves affiliate a four-run lead.
Sean Mclaughlin and Chase Johnson-Mullins tossed the final three innings to lock up the finale, and complete Florida's ninth shutout of 2018.
Florida continues the road trip with a visit to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium to start a three-game weekend set against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday night. RHP Connor Johnstone (1-2, 2.63) takes the mound in the opener for the Fire Frogs against the Flying Tigers' RHP Matt Manning (3-3, 2.90). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with coverage starting at 6:15 p.m. with the Florida Fire Frogs Pre-game Show on the Florida Fire Frogs Broadcasting Network.
About the Florida Fire Frogs
 
The Florida Fire Frogs are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and compete in the Florida State League. The Fire Frogs play their home games at Osceola County Stadium, located at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For more information, please visit www.FloridaFireFrogs.com, and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
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