Cabrera Homers, Dogs Fall in First Half Finale
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Shortstop Oswaldo Cabrera lifted a solo home run for the Charleston RiverDogs' only offense as they were stymied by the Greenville Drive, 4-1, in front of 4,247 on a Father's Day Sunday at Riley Park.The Venezuelan pulled a two-out home run over the extended glove of Greenville
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Shortstop
The Venezuelan pulled a two-out home run over the extended glove of Greenville (25-44) right fielder
Third baseman
Charleston starting pitcher
Greenville has now won all three series against the Holy City this season. The Drive took two of three in each of the first two meetings in Greenville this season. The Drive finished the first half with a league-worst 25-44 record.
Charleston got the tying run aboard in the bottom of the seventh but failed to push across the tying tally. The Dogs rounded out the first half with an 0-21 record when trailing after seven innings making them the only team in the SAL without a victory in such scenarios.
Ballpark Fun
RiverDogs players and fans stood in unison, honoring friends and loved ones who had been affected by cancer on Cancer Awareness Day. Dads were also on display for Father's Day as they were allowed to run the bases with their kids postgame and participated with their sons and daughters in between-inning games.
Upcoming
The South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Greensboro, North Carolina is on Tuesday at 7:05. The RiverDogs will be represented by third baseman
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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