Hens enter the break with win over Durham
The Toledo Mud Hens salvaged the finale of the series in Durham, which also snapped a three-game losing skid. The 5-1 win came at a good time as the team heads into a three day break for the All Star Game.
The Toledo Mud Hens salvaged the finale of the series in Durham, which also snapped a three-game losing skid. The 5-1 win came at a good time as the team heads into a three day break for the All Star Game.
The Toledo bullpen came up huge, throwing the final four frames, allowing just three hits, one walk, and struck out seven Bulls' batters.
Leading the way for the Mud Hens offsense was
Toledo jumped out in front in the top of the second when Collins drove home
In the top of the fourth, Jones ripped a ground ball single up the middle that brought home Collins and
The Bulls finally got to Farmer in the bottom of the fifth to score its only run of the game.
Ruben Alaniz pitched the sixth and seventh without allowing a run. He gave up a pair of hits, a walk, but struck out two to keep the lead at four.
Following the All Star Break, the Mud Hens return home on Thursday, July 13 as they host the Columbus Clippers. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.