Hillcats get swept by Blue Rocks on Thursday
Wilmington, Del. - The Lynchburg Hillcats were swept by the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a de facto double-header on Thursday, falling in the resumption of the suspended game, 4-3, and dropping the regularly scheduled contest in shutout fashion, 1-0.The Hillcats (24-27, 56-62) lost on a walk-off balk in the first game
Wilmington, Del. - The Lynchburg Hillcats were swept by the Wilmington Blue Rocks in a de facto double-header on Thursday, falling in the resumption of the suspended game, 4-3, and dropping the regularly scheduled contest in shutout fashion, 1-0.
The Hillcats (24-27, 56-62) lost on a walk-off balk in the first game on Thursday, and were one-hit in the series finale by Wilmington (27-25, 71-50).
RESUMED GAME
At the time of the suspension, the Hillcats had runners at first and second base with nobody out.
The Hillcats and Blue Rocks each went scoreless in the ninth, sending the game to extra innings. With
Wilmington would counter with the tying run in the bottom of the tenth.
Still tied going to the bottom of the eleventh inning, automatic runner
Wilmington struck first in the first inning.
In the third, the Royals affiliate added another run. Aracena tripled to start the frame and touched home after
Lynchburg chipped away at the deficit by scoring a run in the fifth.
Lynchburg evened the score at 2-2 in the eighth. Kwan singled and advanced to second base on an error by left fielder Tyler Hill. With two out, Mitch Reeves grooved a bloop RBI single to right field, scoring Kwan to tie the game.
Mota allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings. He walked three and struck out two.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME
The Hillcats were held without a hit through eight innings, breaking up
The only run of the game came in the fourth inning. Kyle Isbel led off the frame with a triple and scored on an infield RBI single from Nick Pratto.
Bubic struck out 11 batters over nine innings, walking one and giving up just one hit.
The loss was Lynchburg's 14th shutout defeat this season.
The Hillcats will return to City Stadium on Friday when the Carolina Mudcats, A-Adv. affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers come to town for a three-game set. Weekend highlights include First Responders Night on Saturday with post-game fireworks sponsored by Hill City Pharmacy. Friday's contest will also feature a post-game fireworks show presented by Pepsi. Sunday's game will be a Sandlot Sunday where all kids in attendance will be able to run the bases after the conclusion of the game.
The Hillcats will send right-hander
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 6:25 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.
The Lynchburg Hillcats are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The Hillcats are eight-time Carolina League Champions, having most recently won the Mills Cup Championship in 2017. The Hillcats play their home games at City Stadium, which has been home to Minor League Baseball in Lynchburg since 1963. Visit the Hillcats online at Lynchburg-hillcats.com, and follow the Hillcats on Twitter (@LynHillcats), Instagram (@LynHillcats) and Facebook (Lynchburg Hillcats). For more information about the Lynchburg Hillcats, please contact Max Gun at [email protected]