Keys Shutout In Second Straight Game
WILMINGTON, DE -A starting pitchers duel saw the Frederick Keys (18-19) muster just two hits in a 1-0 shutout win for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (22-16) on Wednesday morning at Frawley Stadium. Daniel Lynch and Dean Kremer matched each other inning for inning, striking out a combined 18 batters. The
WILMINGTON, DE -A starting pitchers duel saw the Frederick Keys (18-19) muster just two hits in a 1-0 shutout win for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (22-16) on Wednesday morning at Frawley Stadium.
The Keys best scoring opportunity came in the first inning, when
The Richmond-native carved up the Keys' lineup and at one point retired 15 straight hitters. The left-hander capped off his outing by recording his career-high ninth strikeout after completing seven innings for the second time against Frederick.
Meanwhile, Kremer matched Lynch frame for frame. He struck out a pair in the first and third innings and sat down the side in the fifth. The Blue Rocks worked an opportunity in the sixth inning after
Kremer gave up a pair of hits and two walks while striking out nine batters in six shutout innings. This was his second start with Frederick.
Colin Snider (3-1) picked up the win after pitching the eighth while
The Keys and Blue Rocks finish their four-game set on Thursday, May 16 at Frawley Stadium. LHP
The Keys return to Nymeo Field on Friday night when the Salem Red Sox come to town. It is Family Fitness Weekend presented by Premiere Dental Arts. Highlights include #AllCAPS Night with an appearance by former Capitals player Mike Knuble, Hail to the Redskins Night with Vernon Davis and Gary Clark sponsored by PMSi as well as two fireworks shows. For tickets, fans can call the Keys at 301-815-9939 or visit frederickkeys.com.