Hess Delivers in Extra Inning Walk-Off for RiverDogs
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Third baseman Chris Hess delivered with a walk-off, RBI single in the bottom of the tenth as the Charleston RiverDogs staked their first lead, 3-2, to claim the series over the Asheville Tourists on Thursday night in front of a crowd of 4,266 at Joe Riley Park.The
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The walk-off single gave the RiverDogs (13-14) their second win in the three-game tilt against Asheville (8-17) and improved Charleston to 2-2 in extra inning contests this year, all played at Riley Park.
Hess's walk-off knock was the Rhode Island product's third hit of the game and came after Asheville elected to intentionally walk two Charleston batters in the inning after failing to score with a runner starting on second base in the top half. With
The Tourists walked away empty handed with their free runner in the top of the inning, putting on a double steal that was erased on a strike 'em out, throw 'em out double play by
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Including Sears' strong performance, Charleston starters have allowed three earned runs in 29 1/3 innings over the last five games, good for an 0.92 ERA. Going back to April 17, they have struck out 93 and walked 10 in 88 2/3 frames while notching a 1.83 ERA.
Asheville got to Sears, who walked away with a no-decision, in the third on back-to-back two-out singles.
The Holy City tied it with a two-out base hit of their own in the fourth. Metzgar poked an opposite field knock to score Hess, who reached previously on a hit by pitch.
The Tourists found themselves in front once again in the eighth when Charleston committed two consecutive errors with two men away to give Asheville a 2-1 advantage. Sensley roped his fourth home run of the season, a two-out, solo blast to right in the next half inning to bring it back even.
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All six of Charleston's hits before the tenth came with two outs in the contest.
Ballpark Fun
Fans in attendance were lucky eggs as Doug E. Doug from "Cool Runnings" was the guest of honor on "Jamaican Bobsled Night." The actor, who played Sanka Coffie in the 1993 film, took photos and signed autographs for fans, and orchestrated a simulated pushcart race in between innings.
The RiverDogs also welcomed Cy Amundson, the host of ESPN's SportsCenter on Snapchat. Additionally, it was another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday presented by 95SX with dollar beers in the Budweiser Ashley View Pub.
Upcoming
Charleston will welcome the Lexington Legends for a four-game, wrap-around series starting on Friday night at 7:05. Right-hander
RiverDogs single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are now available for the 2018 campaign, the club's 25th season as the RiverDogs and their "175th season in dog years." Ticket information can be secured by contacting the box office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com/tickets.
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