P-Nats Blanked by Keys in Finale
Frederick, MD-The Potomac Nationals (12-20) missed an opportunity to win their first road series of the season on Thursday afternoon, dropping the finale of their three-game series to the Frederick Keys (15-17) by a score of 3-0.RHP Malvin Pena (L, 2-2) pitched deeper into the game than he had all year,
Frederick, MD-The Potomac Nationals (12-20) missed an opportunity to win their first road series of the season on Thursday afternoon, dropping the finale of their three-game series to the Frederick Keys (15-17) by a score of 3-0.
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Potomac had scored first in each of their previous eight games, and had a prime opportunity to do so again in the second inning against RHP
Peña worked quickly and effectively through the first two innings, but left a pitch up to 2B
Kremer, making his 2019 debut after beginning the year on the injured list, departed after 3.2 innings but RHP Luis Pérez (W, 1-1) pitched 1.1 frames of solid relief to earn the win. LHP
The P-Nats continue their road trip on Friday as they travel to Wilmington for the first of three against the first-place Blue Rocks. RHP
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