Tapia's eighth inning blast caps Lynchburg's comeback win
Lynchburg, Va. - Trailing 5-3 in the eighth inning, the Lynchburg Hillcats batted around and scored six runs to sweep the Potomac Nationals, 9-5, in a rain shortened two-game series.
Lynchburg, Va. - Trailing 5-3 in the eighth inning, the Lynchburg Hillcats batted around and scored six runs to sweep the Potomac Nationals, 9-5, in a rain shortened two-game series.
The Hillcats (22-18) have now won eight of their last nine games, and move to within a half a game of Potomac (22-17) for the Carolina League North Division lead.
In the eighth, the Hillcats were helped by a pair of errors by Nationals reliever
It marks the fifth time that the Hillcats have scored six runs in an inning this season, and the ninth time they have batted around. Brooks extended his hitting streak to six straight games, a season high.
Mills did not record an out, allowing four runs (three earned), on three hits, and took his first loss of the season.
Lynchburg stuck first in the first inning when
The P-Nats responded in the top of the second against Hillcats starter
Lynchburg got a run back in the fourth when
However, the Nationals added to their lead in the fifth. After Tully had set down eight in a row,
Tully finished the day going five innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits, walking two, and striking out a season-high six. He did not factor in the decision.
The Hillcats bullpen was strong behind Tully.
The Hillcats will hit the road Monday to begin an eight-game southern swing, when they will face off with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the Buies Creek Astros.
Right-hander Eli Morgan will make his Advanced-A debut for the Hillcats, facing off with Pelicans righty
Max Gun will be on the air from Myrtle Beach at 6:55 p.m. with the Hillcats pregame show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
For tickets and more information visit Lynchburg-hillcats.com, the City Stadium Box Office, or call 434-528-1144.