EARLY RUNS DROP SHOREBIRDS IN GAME ONE OF SERIES, 10-6

Michael Ohlman Hits First Professional Homer

Salisbury, Md. – The Hagerstown Suns plated nine runs in the first four innings and held on tight for a 10-6 win over the Delmarva Shorebirds at Perdue Stadium on Thursday night.

Hagerstown jumped on the board in the first. Francisco Soriano hit a lead off double and moved to third on a wild pitch by Tony Butler. He scored on a sacrifice fly to left field by Dan Lyons.

In the third, Justin Bloxom connected on a two-run single that scored both Soriano and Steven Souza to build the lead to 3-0.

The Suns scored five more runs in the fourth inning to take an 8-0 lead. The second, third and fourth hitters played a large role in the inning. Dan Lyons hit an RBI single, Steven Souza ripped a two-run double and Justin Bloxom delivered an RBI single.

After the Suns plated another run in the fifth inning, the ‘Birds began their comeback in the home half of the fifth. Michael Ohlman blasted his first professional home run to left field with one out. Two batters later, Gary Helmick drew a walk. Then, Ty Kelly smashed a double into right-center to plate Helmick.

In the sixth, the Shorebirds tacked on a run. Tyler Kolodny was hit by a pitch to open the frame. He moved to third on a double by Tyler Stampone. Two batters later, Michael Ohlman hit a sacrifice fly to right field to plate Kolodny.

Delmarva continued to climb back in the seventh inning. Helmick drew a lead off walk. Ty Kelly hit his second double of the night to put runners at second and third. Then, Brian Conley singled to plate Helmick, which cut the deficit to 10-4. Tyler Kolodny followed with an RBI single. Later, Mikey Planeta hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score the third run of the frame.

The Shorebirds ran out of steam in the final two innings. Jack McGeary earned the win in a starting role. In five innings, he allowed five hits and three runs. Tony Butler was pinned with the loss in 3.2 innings pitched.

The Shorebirds play a doubleheader on Friday night at Perdue Stadium. Game one will begin at 5:30 p.m.