Recap

Rebels Grabs Lead In Fourth Inning For Victory Over Rockies

The Raleigh Rebels took the lead late and defeated the Carolina Rockies 14-7 on Sunday. The Rebels were down 7-6 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Bradley McKenzie tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

The Rebels earned the victory despite allowing theh Rockies to score four runs in the third inning. Jim McVitty and David McKnight all drove in runs in the frame.

The Rockies fired up the offense in the first inning, scoring two runs when Jeff Pate singled.

In the bottom of the second inning, Raleigh Rebels tied things up at three on a Phil Buckley delayed steal of second allowing Mitch Stobin to get home from third base.

The Rebels took the lead for good with six runs in the fourth inning. Mark Watson tripled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs, an error scored one run for the Rebels, and Paul Williams drew a walk, scoring one run.

Joey Sogluizzo led the Raleigh Rebels to victory on the mound. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out seven.

McVitty took the loss for Carolina Rockies. He allowed ten hits and nine runs over three and a third innings, striking out five and walking one.

Raleigh Rebels racked up 15 hits in the game. Mitch Strobin, Watson, Sogluizzo, McKenzie, Todd Koenitz, and Ken Davidson each had multiple hits. Strobin led Raleigh Rebels going three for three on the day.

Carolina Rockies totaled seven hits in the game. Luis Lozano and Jose Lopez each racked up multiple hits. Lozano went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Carolina Rockies in hits.