Kent, Pawtucket Offense Dazzle in Win 5-1

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The PawSox (39-55) defeated the Louisville Bats (35-60) by a score of 5-1, thanks to an impressive start from 26-year-old lefty Matthew Kent. Pawtucket also hit two home runs on the night, making for an impressive all-around victory.
The Bats started the scoring with a 2^nd inning leadoff home run off the bat of right fielder Aristides Aquino. This was Aquino's 22^nd homer of the season, which ranks 5^th overall in the International League this season.
Rusney Castillo fired back, hitting his own solo home run in the bottom of the 4^th inning. This would tie up the score at 1 apiece.
In the bottom of the 5^th, Chad De La Guerra hit a one-out double and was singled in one batter later by Jantzen Witte. This gave the PawSox a 2-1 lead. Witte has been on fire recently, batting .371 in his last 10 games.
Pawtucket busted the game open in the bottom of the 7^th, as Chad De La Guerra blasted a 3-run home run off reliever Jesús Reyes, bringing the score to 5-1. This is De La Guerra's second game since returning from the injured list, going 2-4 with 3 RBIs on the night.
Left-hander Matthew Kent got the start tonight, firing 6 strong innings of 3-hit, 1-run baseball. He struck out 5 batters in his first career win at the Triple-A level.
The PawSox continue their series with the Bats tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m. Pawtucket right-hander Erasmo Ramírez (2-6, 4.90) is set to square off against Louisville's rehabbing-lefty Alex Wood (0-1, 8.10).
Radio coverage on WHJJ (920 AM and 104.7 FM) and throughout the PawSox Radio Network begins with the pre-game show at 5:35 p.m.
This 12-game homestand represents the longest scheduled homestand for the PawSox in 27 years - since a 12-game homestand in 1992 (from July 29 - August 9).
The Charlotte Knights come to town over the weekend of July 19-21 for a 3-game set highlighted by Saturday, July 20 at 6:15 pm on Alex Cora World Series Champion Bobblehead Night followed by Margaritaville post-game Fireworks. 
Good tickets are available, and fans can visit the McCoy Stadium box office, which is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., and during all home games. Fans can also call (401) 724-7300 or log on to PawSox.com for tickets.