Torkelson hits walk-off blast
TOLEDO - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 4-3 on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field. Spencer Torkelson led the way offensively, going 2-5 with the walk-off solo home run and a base hit. Josh Lester smacked his 19th home run for his 70th RBI this season,
TOLEDO - The Toledo Mud Hens defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 4-3 on Thursday night at Fifth Third Field.
Spencer Torkelson led the way offensively, going 2-5 with the walk-off solo home run and a base hit. Josh Lester smacked his 19th home run for his 70th RBI this season, his lone hit, going 1-5 on the night. Daz Cameron and Ryan Kreidler each picked up two hits, including a double for each. Chris Rabago tallied a double in his 1-4 night. Andre Lipcius picked up an RBI on a bases-loaded walk.
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 5.0 shutout innings, stymying the Storm Chasers. Rodriguez surrendered one hit and one walk, notching 6.0 strikeouts. Chi Chi Gonzalez pitched 3.2 innings, allowing three runs on two hits, two walks and three strikeouts. Miguel Del Pozo pitched the final 0.1 inning, following Gonzalez surrendering the tying home run in the 9th inning. Del Pozo retired the only batter he faced.
What's Next - The Toledo Mud Hens will open up Jeep Fest weekend with game four of the six-game series against the Omaha Storm Chasers. First pitch of that game will be at 7:05 pm.