Comeback falls short as Blue Rocks win in extras
Lynchburg, Va. - The Wilmington Blue Rocks outlasted the Lynchburg Hillcats on Sunday, winning 6-5 in 10 innings in the final game of the first half.The Hillcats (32-35) head into the All-Star break in second place in the Carolina League Northern Division while the Blue Rocks (44-25) have sealed a playoff
Lynchburg, Va. - The Wilmington Blue Rocks outlasted the Lynchburg Hillcats on Sunday, winning 6-5 in 10 innings in the final game of the first half.
The Hillcats (32-35) head into the All-Star break in second place in the Carolina League Northern Division while the Blue Rocks (44-25) have sealed a playoff spot by winning the division.
Tied 5-5 in the 10th inning, the Blue Rocks got runners on the corners when
Earlier in the game, the Blue Rocks took a 2-0 lead on Lynchburg in the first inning when
Lynchburg got a rally started in the fourth inning.
In the sixth inning,
In the top of the ninth inning,
The Hillcats rallied back in a huge ninth inning. Santiago reached on an error and
The Hillcats will take a three-day hiatus for the All-Star break before returning to action on Thursday when they visit the Winston-Salem Dash for a four-game series. First pitch for Thursday's game is set for 7 p.m.
Max Gun will be on the air at 6:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
The Hillcats next return home on Monday, June 24 to host a seven-game home stand with games against the Frederick Keys and Down East Wood Ducks. Homestand highlights include Kids Eat Free Tuesday, Winning Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Fantastic Friday, Sparking Saturday, and Sandlot Sunday. Friday's and Saturday's games will include postgame fireworks shows presented by Kona Ice and Central Virginia Sports Commission, respectively.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.