June 6, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Kelly throws 6 perfect innings in 2nd Salem start
6/6 Cup of Coffee: On Friday, the Pawtucket/Louisville game was postponed due to rain.Portland gave up 4 runs to Trenton in the top of the ninth to trail 5-0 going into the bottom of the inning. The Sea Dogs scored 3 times in their half of the 9th but ended up with a 5-3 loss. Jarod Plummer threw 6 innings allowing 1 run on 4 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 4. Dustin Richardson tossed 2 scoreless innings allowing a hit and a walk. Chad Rhoades retired only 1 hitter in the 9th but was charged with 4 runs on 4 hits and a walk. Blake Maxwell got the last 2 outs but gave up a walk. Bubba Bell went 2 for 4. Lars Anderson went 2 for 3 and scored a run. Argenis Diaz went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI.
Salem took both games of a doubleheader against Frederick. They took the first contest 5-1. Eammon Portice pitched 5 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits. He did not allow a walk and had 7 strikeouts. Robert Coello tossed 2 scoreless, hitless innings allowing a walk. He fanned 3. Zach Borowiak went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Mike Jones went 1 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI. Salem took the second game 5-0 in 10 innings. Casey Kelly was perfect for 6 innings recording 6 strikeouts. Derrick Loop threw 3 scoreless innings allowing a hit and 2 base on balls. He struck out 4. Kyle Fernandes pitched a scoreless 10th allowing 1 hit. He fanned 2. Mike Jones went 2 for 5 and scored a run. Jason Place went 2 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI. Luis Exposito went 2 for 5 with a run scored and a RBI. William Vasquez went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI.
Lexington edged Greenville 2-1 in 10 innings. Stephen Fife threw 5 perfect innings recording 7 strikeouts. Michael Lee pitched 4.1 innings allowing 2 runs on 7 hits. He had a strikeout. Tim Federowicz went 2 for 4. Will Middlebrooks went 1 for 3 with a home run.
Player of the Night: Casey Kelly who threw 6 perfect innings recording 6 strikeouts along the way