Grotz Spectacular, Offense Blasts Four Homers
LEXINGTON, KY - Zac Grotz hurled eight spectacular innings and Columbia blasted four homers en route to a 5-3 win over Lexington on Sunday. Grotz logged eight fantastic frames, allowed just two runs, struck out six and picked up the win. The righty - signed by the Mets just a
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Grotz logged eight fantastic frames, allowed just two runs, struck out six and picked up the win. The righty - signed by the Mets just a week and a half ago - has now logged 15.2 innings in back to back starts and has not walked a single batter.
For the second time in franchise history, the Fireflies whacked four homers in a game:
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The only other time Columbia (2-2, 36-35) tallied four in a game was on May 24, 2016 (Luis Ortega,
Lexington (0-4, 37-35) sliced the lead in half with a run in the third (at the time trailing 2-0). After
In the sixth, Lexington had the bases loaded twice, but only came away with one run. It was M.J. Melendez's infield single that scored the frame's only run. With no outs, Grotz first struck
The team's traded runs in the ninth, but it was
Columbia and Lexington continue their series on Monday night at 7:05 ET. Right-hander
You can listen to the action on FOX Sports Radio 1400 AM, ColumbiaFireflies.com and the TuneIn Radio app starting at 6:45 ET.