BeerMongers serve second walk-off win of the week

SALEM, Virginia (June 27, 2019) - Garrett Benge walked the BeerMongers off 5-4 over the Winston-Salem Dash in ten innings Thursday night at Haley Toyota Field.

How it Happened
* Tyler Frost led-off for the Dash with a single in the first inning. Mitch Roman followed suit before being rolled into a double play that permitted Frost to third base. A passed ball brought home the first run.
* Keith Curcio responded, drawing a lead-off walk in the home-half of the frame. Pedro Castellanos singled and both men scored on a Victor Acosta single and error. Garrett Benge tripled to score Acosta and the BeerMongers extended, 3-1.
* Winston-Salem reclaimed the lead immediately. Craig Dedelow started with a double, JJ Muno was hit by a pitch, Evan Skoug singled and the first run crossed with a groundout from Frost. A passed ball brought home the tying run and an error the go-ahead run and 4-3 lead.
* Benge, Tanner Nishioka and Nick Sciortino laced consecutive singles, the latter scoring Benge to re-tie the tilt 4-4 after six innings.
* Andrew Politi relieved Mata after six innings of work, stretching for 2 2/3 of scoreless relief to hold the contest even through the ninth inning. Joan Martinez took over, striking out three through the tenth inning to give Salem a chance.
* Acosta was the placed runner at second base when Edgar Corcino was intentionally walked. Marcus Wilson singled to load the bases and Benge delivered a deep drive to left field for the walk-off, 5-4 win.
Standout Sox
* Garrett Benge: 3-for-5, 2 RBI, R, 3B
* Victor Acosta: 2-for-5, RBI, 2 R, 2B
* Joan Martinez: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K - W (3-0)
* Andrew Politi: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Noteworthy
* This is the second time this week Salem has walked-off in ten innings over an opponent

What's Next
Salem Red Sox vs Winston-Salem Dash Thursday, June 28, 2019. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST.
RHP Thad Ward vs. RHP Jorgan Cavanerio
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The Salem Red Sox are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and call Haley Toyota Field in Salem, Virginia home. The team was founded in 1968 and purchased by Fenway Sports Management in December of 2007. For more information on the Salem Red Sox, please visit SalemRedSox.com or contact Melanie Newman at [email protected].