Twins Win Shootout Over Mets
The Kingsport Mets dropped a heartbreaker Sunday evening to the Elizabethton Twins by a 11-10 decision. The loss drops Kingsport three back in the Appalachian League West race to first place Elizabethton, with one more crucial matchup in the series tomorrow evening. Sunday's contest could really be described as two
The Kingsport Mets dropped a heartbreaker Sunday evening to the Elizabethton Twins by a 11-10 decision.
The loss drops Kingsport three back in the Appalachian League West race to first place Elizabethton, with one more crucial matchup in the series tomorrow evening.
Sunday's contest could really be described as two different games.
The Mets won the first six innings of crisp, clean baseball 4-2, thanks to a two-run home run by
Cleveland threw five solid innings, giving up just five hits and two runs, both unearned.
However, in the seventh the Mets' bullpen got into trouble. After two consecutive two out walks, Twins' third baseman
The Twins plated three more in the eighth inning, with the big blow being a two-run single by
The Mets would not fold however. Four of the first five Mets to bat in the eighth would walk, and
The next batter was
However, the Twins would answer immediately.
The Mets would rally in the bottom of the ninth, as
Kingsport and Elizabethton will finish up the set tomorrow evening on FunFest Night at Hunter Wright Stadium.
The Mets and Ingles Markets are proud to present Joe Lasher Jr. who will be conducting a pregame concert at 5:15, and postgame fireworks.
In addition, it's Military Monday, and the players will be wearing special Military Appreciation uniforms.
Gates open at 4:30, and the first pitch is set for 6:30.