Yankees Rally Late in 7-5 Victory; Split Series with Stone Crabs
TAMPA, Fla. - Clutch hitting proved to be the key for the Tampa Yankees (28-27) in a 7-5 victory over the Charlotte Stone Crabs (25-27). Rehabber Greg Bird , Gosuke Katoh , Wes Wilson and Jorge Mateo all delivered two-out, RBI hits as the T-Yanks earned a split of the
TAMPA, Fla. - Clutch hitting proved to be the key for the Tampa Yankees (28-27) in a 7-5 victory over the Charlotte Stone Crabs (25-27). Rehabber
The Stone Crabs rallied to take the lead against Tampa starter
On Mesa's first pitch, Sullivan doubled into right field. Boldt scored on the hit and Lowe crossed the plate on a throwing error by right fielder
Swanson allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits in two and a third innings, walking one while striking out three. The right-hander threw 27 of 48 pitches for strikes before leaving the game early after a visit by the training staff.
Back-to-back, two-out doubles by
Charlotte starter Roel Rodriguez left after four innings of work, allowing three earned runs on six hits. The righty walked one, struck out six and threw 45 of 74 pitches for strikes.
Boldt walked and Lowe grounded an infield single to open top of the fifth. A double steal placed both runners in scoring position and, one out later,
Tampa took advantage of an erratic
Wilson kept the inning alive, lining a single into left-center. A wild pitch moved Wilson up to second before Mateo roped a line drive over the head of right fielder
The Yankees added insurance in the seventh against RHP
RHP
Mateo (2-for-5, 3B, RBI, R) collected his league-leading seventh triple. Solak (2-for-3, BB, 2R) and Wilson (2-for-4, RBI, R) also had multi-hit games. Bird (1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI) batted third as the designated hitter in his second rehab game with Tampa.
Up next, the T-Yanks continue a home stand with a four-game set against the Jupiter Hammerheads. The series begins on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with RHP
Saturday is "Strike Out Cancer Night." Players and coaches will wear custom jerseys that will be available in a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting BayCare. Fans are invited to stay for a postgame fireworks show, presented by Avis and AIG.
Salute to Service Members Saturday will also be recognized. All Military members receive a free upper reserved ticket with a valid ID. Select T-Yanks will sign autographs on the concourse from 5:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. For tickets and promotional information, call (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.