Yanks Cruise Past Mets 8-2
Pulaski, VA - The Yanks scored four runs in each of the first two innings as they cruised to a series-opening win over Kingsport 8-2 on Thursday night.
Pulaski, VA - The Yanks scored four runs in each of the first two innings as they cruised to a series-opening win over Kingsport 8-2 on Thursday night.
Pulaski struck for four runs in the bottom of the second inning to break the game wide open. The first four batters worked a full count - the first three earning walks - before
Pulaski scored another four runs in the bottom of the second inning thanks to a three-run home run from Pries that bounced off the roof of the visitor's clubhouse in left field.
With a win and a loss tonight by the Bluefield Blue Jays, the Yankees inch that much closer to securing a playoff spot and the magic number is down to just three games. The division race is still tight with Burlington lurking 4.5 games back with a three game series upcoming.
The Yanks and Mets will continue their series tomorrow night with a post game fireworks show and it'll be the last Fan-Omenal Friday at the ballpark this season. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with first pitch scheduled for 6:30.
The Pulaski Yankees are the Advanced Rookie level affiliate of the New York Yankees playing in the Appalachian League. Pulaski is celebrating its 54th season in the Appalachian League in 2019. Calfee Park has won league championships in 1948, 1969, 1986, 1991 and 2013. Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park opened in 1935 and was renovated for the team's first season as a Yankees affiliate in 2015. For more information, please visit www.pulaskiyankees.net or follow the Pulaski Yankees on social media, @PulaskiYanks (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram). This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.