Frost's walk-off blast seals 9-7 victory over Keys
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 7, 2019) - With the Rayados trailing 7-6 and runners at first and second in the bottom of the 10th inning, Tyler Frost launched a three-run, walk-off home run into the right field seats to lead the Winston-Salem Rayados to a 9-7 victory over the Frederick Keys on Sunday afternoon
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 7, 2019) - With the Rayados trailing 7-6 and runners at first and second in the bottom of the 10th inning,
Winston-Salem (7-11, 45-37) was sporting its Rayados uniforms as a part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" initiative. After Frederick (5-13, 34-53) scored two runs in the top of 10th against
Following Blackman's hit,
Prior to the wild ending, Frederick got off to a fast start against Rayados starter
Following a strikeout by Ryan Ripken, Jomar Reyes grounded a ball under the glove of Rayados third baseman
The Rayados responded in the bottom of the first against Ofelky Peralta. After a Frost strikeout,
After a
Winston-Salem evened up the contest in the bottom of the third. With one out, Walker smashed a solo homer into right-center field to tie the game at three. It was Walker's sixth home run of the season.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Rayados scored via the long ball once again. Following a Blackman strikeout, Skoug belted an opposite-field solo shot over the left field wall to give Winston-Salem a 4-3 lead.
After Skoug's home run, Yrizarri and Frost collected back-to-back singles. Roman then struckout for the second out. But, Walker then lined a ball into right-center field to bring home Yrizarri and extend the lead to two runs.
Frederick cut into the Rayados lead in the top of the sixth. With one out, Sean Miller singled into right field before Daniel Fajardo grounded into a fielder's choice to replace him at first. The next batter, Kirvin Moesquit ripped a triple into right-center field, plating Fajardo to make it 5-4.
The Keys tied it up in the top of the seventh. Jarrett led off the frame by lacing a triple into the right-field corner. Escarra then hit a ground ball that was misplayed by the second baseman Blackman, allowing Jarrett to come home and tie the game at five.
Winston-Salem continues its three-game set with the Frederick Keys on Monday at 7 p.m. Right-hander
Monday's contest with the Keys will be a Free Food Monday, with free hot dogs and french fries available until 8:30 p.m. as well as corn dogs while supplies last. Tuesday's homestand finale will feature $2 tacos, $2 Tecate and $2 tea. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.