Keys trounce Sox for series

FREDERICK, Maryland (May 19, 2019) - Despite an early run for the Sox, Frederick starter Cody Sedlock held Salem at bay through seven innings to deliver Salem a 5-2 loss Sunday afternoon at Nymeo Field. The Keys took the series two games to one.

How it Happened
* Jarren Duran led-off the top of the first inning with his 11^th double of the season and scored on an RBI single by Pedro Castellanos for an early 1-0 lead.
* Trevor Craport got the Keys on the board in the third inning with an RBI double, tying the tilt 1-1.
* The Keys took the lead with a sacrifice groundout from Willy Yahn in the fourth inning for a 2-1 advantage.
* Jhonathan Diaz dealt 5.0 innings on the bump and allowed 2 runs while fanning 3.
* Yahn plated another run in the sixth inning with a line drive single to push Frederick up 3-1. The Keys capitalized on a Sox error to cross two more in the seventh and pull ahead 5-1.
* Duran cut the run differential with a sacrifice fly to right field in the eighth inning, but it was the last score for the Sox as they fell short, 5-2.
* Andrew Politi threw 1 2/3 innings of hitless relief. The righty struck out two on the way.
Standout Sox
* Jarren Duran: 1-for-3, RBI, R, 2B
* Pedro Castellanos: 1-for-4, RBI
* Andrew Politi: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K

Noteworthy
* Pedro Castellanos notched his 32^nd RBI of the season to become the new Carolina League leader.

What's Next
Salem Red Sox vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks Monday, May 20, 2019. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST.
RHP Daniel Gonzalez vs. LHP Daniel Lynch
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The Salem Red Sox are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and call Haley Toyota Field in Salem, Virginia home. The team was founded in 1968 and purchased by Fenway Sports Management in December of 2007. For more information on the Salem Red Sox, please visit SalemRedSox.com or contact Melanie Newman at [email protected].