Senators Rally for 6-3 Win over Altoona

Summary
The Harrisburg Senators offense exploded for five runs on eight hits in the 7th and 8th innings to rally past Altoona for a 6-3 win. Harrisburg had four hits in an inning for the first time of the season in the 7th, then did it again in the 8th. The Senators look for a split of the series Sunday afternoon.

On Capitol Hill
Mario Sanchez worked the first six innings and allowed seven hits and three runs but was taken off the hook with the Sens rally. Alberto Baldonado earned the win pitching two scoreless frames. Frankie Bartow picked up the save with a scoreless ninth.

With the Gavel
Alex Dunlap had his first two hits of the season, a double in the 7th and a rbi single in the 8th. Cole Freeman had two hits and drove in three runs. KJ Harrison had two hits including a double in the fifth inning and his one-out single in the eighth led to a three-run rally.

Filibusters
The 3.476 that attended the game Saturday is the largest crowd thus far this year for the Senators. The Senators defense turned two more double plays and have now turned 17 on the season. Harrisburg went 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position.

On Deck
The Senators play game six of a six-game series against Altoona Curve Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. The game can be heard on CBS Sports Radio Harrisburg 96.5FM 95.3FM and 1400AM beginning at 1:40 p.m.