Jays Take Game Two From Kingsport
Bluefield 9Kingsport 7Final (8/13)The Kingsport Mets dropped a tough 9-7 decision to the Bluefield Blue Jays on Monday evening. Bluefield had the bats working early and often as they were able to scratch across two runs in the first, one in the second, and two in the fourth, pouncing on
Bluefield 9
Kingsport 7
Final (8/13)
The Kingsport Mets dropped a tough 9-7 decision to the Bluefield Blue Jays on Monday evening.
Bluefield had the bats working early and often as they were able to scratch across two runs in the first, one in the second, and two in the fourth, pouncing on Kingsport starter
The Jays' hot bats kept hitting throughout the game, including plating a pair of runs in the sixth and again in the ninth.
The big offensive star for Bluefield was DH
The Mets were able to keep it close thanks to a trio of two-run homers.
The first was off the bat of
The next two homers came in a four-run sixth. The first was an absolute tape measure shot off the bat of
Then three batters later
With the Mets down 9-6 in the 9th, Kingsport was able to rally.
The Mets and Jays will battle in the rubber match tomorrow evening. It's $2 Tuesday's at Hunter Wright Stadium, where fans can partake in $2 hot dogs, sodas, and beer. In addition they can bring their Food City receipts to the ticket window to receive $2 GA tickets (up to four).
Also, it's School Spirit Night at the park, where the Mets are excited to welcome the students, staff, and parents from Palmer Center, Jefferson, & Johnson Elementary Schools. School Spirit Night is presented by Kingsport City Schools