Lemurs Double Their Way to Victory
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Jun 19, 2013, Comments Off
Courtesy Bill Harrington,
Laredo, TX – The Laredo Lemurs (20-12) doubled four times in the first and scored three runs as they go on to beat the Sioux Falls Canaries 5-3 to take the series in the first two game at Uni-Trade Stadium on Tuesday night.
With two outs in the first John Allen doubled into the right center field gap to tie the all-time hits record with 670 hits. That was followed up by a Sawyer Carroll double to drive in Allen and give the Lemurs a 1-0 lead. Palmer Karr would also double to score Carroll from second base to make it 2-0 Lemurs. Jon Gaston would wrap up the double fest with one of his own to bring home Karr and give the Lemurs and early 3-0 lead.
Mike Sheridan doubled in the fourth to bring in two more Lemurs runs to make it 5-2 Lemurs after four complete. In total the Lemurs picked up five doubles all of which drove in runs.
David Newmann (3-1) picked up the win tonight throwing five, giving up three runs, on eight hits, with a walk, and five strikeouts.
Adam Champion (3-2) took his first loss in four outing going six, giving up five runs, on nine hits, with four walks, and a strikeout.
The Laredo Lemurs will be at Uni-Trade Stadium through Wednesday, June 19as they face off against the Sioux Falls Canaries.
Single game tickets, season tickets, suite rentals, and group packages are on sale now. For more information, call the Lemurs’ office at 956-7LEMURS or visit the Lemurs’ official website at www.laredolemurs.com.
