Kozma, Schwindel homer in loss to Red Sox
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The Toledo Mud Hens fell 7-4 to the Pawtucket Red Sox in the series-opener Friday at McCoy Stadium.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - The Toledo Mud Hens fell 7-4 to the Pawtucket Red Sox in the series-opener Friday at McCoy Stadium.
The Mud Hens collected nine hits and were held scoreless through six innings in the fourth of a six-game road trip.
It's the 17th loss endured for Toledo against International League North Division clubs.
A fly ball hit over the left field wall by
The damage wouldn't be escalated further with Burrows striking out the side.
Drafted in the first round in 2015, Burrows has allowed 12 total home runs in 2019, having split time between High-A Lakeland, Double-A Erie and Toledo.
The Mud Hens' deficit was extended to five on a third inning solo shot from
Burrows left the game prior to the fourth.
In replacement for the 22-year-old right-hander,
Making his second relief appearance with Toledo since being optioned from Detroit on Wednesday was John Schreiber.
The native of Wyandotte, Michigan, who made his major-league debut on August 9, worked two scoreless innings with one strikeout.
With
The two-run score ended Pawtucket starter
Having gone without a homer in his previous 12 games played, Kozma is fourth among active team hitters in RBIs (45), totaling three runs scored since Tuesday.
Toledo picked two more in the eighth as
All three of Dalbec's home runs this year have come against the Mud Hens.
What's Next:
Saturday's probable starter has yet to be announced for the second of a three-game series against the Red Sox.
Opening pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. (EST).
Live coverage is available on MiLB.TV and Fox Sports 1230 WCWA-AM.
#RoadToDetroit Report (according to MLB.com Prospect Watch):
8. OF
11. IF
14. RHP Beau Burrows: 3.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 63 Pitches
18. RHP
21. RHP
27. OF Jacob Robson: 1-for-4, 2 Runs
30. OF
Hens Notes:
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• Frank Schwindel finished 2-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to 12 games which dates back to August 3.
• Friday marked the first visit to McCoy Stadium for the Mud Hens this season.