Sagdal Homers, Sharp is Sterling, Sens Win 2-0 over Altoona
SummaryIan Sagdal hit a two-run home run and Sterling Sharp tossed seven shutout innings as the Senators beat Altoona 2-0 Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep of Altoona at PNG Field. Tres Barrera singled and Sagdal hit the first pitch he saw in the second out of the ballpark.
Summary
Turning Point
After
On Capitol Hill
Sterling Sharp was indeed sterling Wednesday afternoon. He faced 23 batters and induced 12 ground ball outs, including three ground ball double plays. He threw just 67 pitches in seven innings of work.
With the Gavel
Ian Sagdal homered and drove in two runs. No Senator player had two hits but
Filibusters
With his single in the second inning, Tres Barrera extended his hitting streak to 9 games.
With their three double plays, the Sens have now turned 16 DPs in 14 games.
The sweep is the first three-game road sweep since June 12-14, 2018 at Reading.
The Sens have played four series thus far and have won all four series.
After 14 games, this is the best start in modern Sens history (since 1987).
Harrisburg is 10-2 against divisional opponents.
On Deck
The Senators open a six-game homestand with the first of three Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against the Reading Fightin Phils. Harrisburg sends RH