Four-Run Third Inning Propels Legends Over Braves in Series Finale

May 24, 2018

Media Contact - Emma Tiedemann 859-422-7859 [email protected] BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - With a 7-2 victory in the series finale over the Rome Braves, the Lexington Legends split the series with the Braves, 2-2. Lexington's record now improves to 23-21 while Rome's drops to 28-18. The Legends plated their first

Media Contact - Emma Tiedemann 859-422-7859 [email protected]
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - With a 7-2 victory in the series finale over the Rome Braves, the Lexington Legends split the series with the Braves, 2-2. Lexington's record now improves to 23-21 while Rome's drops to 28-18.
The Legends plated their first run in the bottom of the first inning. Travis Jones led the game off with a single. He was then able to score on a fielding error by the Braves, putting the Legends ahead 1-0.
In the top of the second inning, Rome's catcher, William Contreas lined a two-out double down the right field line. Drew Lugbauer then stepped up and smashed a two-run homer to left field, putting the Braves on top 2-1.
The Legends then scored four runs in the bottom of the third. Cristian Perez drew a lead off walk then moved to second on a single by Ricky Aracena. Jones then doubled Perez home, advancing Aracena to third and the game was tied, 2-2. With runners at second and third, Nick Pratto blasted his seventh home run of the season, and the Legends took the lead 5-2.
Lexington continued scoring in the fourth. Aracena led things off with a double to right field and then advanced to third on a groundout by Pratto. Aracena then scored on a fielding error by the Braves and the Legends 6-2.
In the bottom of the sixth Perez reached base on another error by the Braves then scored on an RBI single by Jones, and Lexington led 7-2.
Garrett Davila earned the win for the Legends tossing 7.0 innings allowing two runs on five hits while walking two and striking out seven. Drew Harrington was given the loss for Rome, pitching 2.2 innings allowing five runs on six hits with three strikeouts. Tyler Zuber threw the final 2.0 innings allowing just one hit while striking out five.
The Legends now travel to Asheville to face the Tourists in a five-game series in North Carolina. The Legends will be back at Whitaker Bank Ballpark Tuesday, May 29 at 7:05 p.m. to face the West Virginia Power.
The Legends, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and member of the South Atlantic League, play all home games at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Kentucky. For ticket information, call (859) 422-7867 or visit LexingtonLegends.com.