Lexington Drops Game Three To Asheville, But Take Series Over Tourists
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends fell in game three to the Asheville Tourists 6-3, but take the important series overall over the Tourists. The Legends are now tied with the Greenville Drive for first place in the Southern Division. The Tourists plated five runs in the
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) - The Lexington Legends fell in game three to the Asheville Tourists 6-3, but take the important series overall over the Tourists. The Legends are now tied with the Greenville Drive for first place in the Southern Division.
The Tourists plated five runs in the top of the third inning.
In the bottom of the third, Kyle Isbel hit a groundball to right field.
In the top of the fourth, Austin Bernard hit a leadoff single to right field, then moved to third on a single by Matt Hearn.
The Legends plated their final run of the game in the bottom of the fourth inning.
The Legends now welcome in the Kannapolis Intimidators for a three-game series beginning tomorrow, August 10 at 7:05 p.m. at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Legends will honor the former AHL and Lexington's first minor league professional ice hockey team the 'Kentucky Thoroughblades' for one night only, when they wear special edition jerseys! The Kentucky Thoroughblades were an AHL Affiliate of the San Jose Sharks that played at Rupp Arena from 1996-2001. The Legends players will wear special hockey sweater-inspired jerseys depicting the famous Thoroughblades logo and colors as a Legends baseball jersey. The hockey sweater-inspired jerseys will be auctioned off online during the game at www.lexlegends.gesture.com. All fans present and not present will have the opportunity to bid on the jerseys via their phone or other devices beginning at 6:00pm. Fans can expect Legends Thoroughblades apparel available for purchase! Former Thoroughblades mascots and players will be in attendance as well. Stick around after the game for another Friday Night Fireworks Show!
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.