The Redlegs battled the Springfield Indians on Sunday in
game 1 of a split double header for the Redlegs. The
Redlegs were in need of a win as they continue to battle for
a top 5 seed going into the playoffs that would result in a
first round bye. A win would also tie the single season win
record for the Camden club, as they won 16 back in 2010 in
their expansion year.
The visiting Indians weren’t going to go down without a
fight and threatened early, but the Redlegs were able to
escape without giving up a run thanks to some good defensive
play. Joey Cherry walked to start the game and moved to 2nd
on a wild pitch. The next batter grounded a ball up the
middle but Jacob Robinson was able to track it down and get
the out at first while keeping Cherry from scoring. With 1
out and a runner in scoring position the Redlegs brought the
infield in hoping for a ground ball and to prevent the
Indians from getting the early lead. They got it, the next
batter laced a groundball right at Kevin Campbell who was
able to come up with it and hit Catcher Kyle Arend at home
with a great throw and in plenty of time to nail the runner
for the 2nd out. Starting pitcher Jackson Millard then
recorded his first strikeout of the day to escape the
inning.
The Redlegs answered by scoring 4 times in the bottom of the
1st. Jackson Millard was hit by a pitch and Kyle Arend
doubled to put 2 runners on. Brandon Howard would double
both runners in and would later score on a 2 run double by
Matt Mattice.
The 4-0 lead would prove plenty for Millard, who ended up
pitching the complete game. Millard allowed 0 runs, 3 hits,
and struck out 5 batters on the day.
The Redlegs got some insurance in the 6th inning when they
started the inning with 4 consecutive singles. Brandon
Howard, James Robinson, and Brad Clark loaded the bases.
Morrison and Mattice then each brought in a run with
fielder’s choice ground balls and later Jared Bradley
brought in the game’s final run when he reached on an error.
Boxscore
| J Millard | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K Arend | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J Robinson | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B Howard | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| J Robinson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B Clark | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M Morrison | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| M Mattice | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| J McCurdy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J Bradley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| K Campbell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2B: Arend; Howard