Frederick, MD– The Frederick Keys (7-7) have lost four in a row to the West Virginia Black Bears (4-10), with the Keys falling by a final score of 9-3 at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium on Saturday night.
The Frederick Keys defense committed five errors, which matches a season-high and the West Virginia bullpen combined for six innings of one-run ball to seal this weekend’s series over Frederick.
Outfielder Kendal Ewell (Eastern Kentucky) collected two doubles at the plate to increase his extra base hit total to 10. 10 of his 12 hits this summer have gone for extra bases (Six doubles, two triples, two home runs). Catcher Grant Jay (Mobile Christian HS) powered his first home run of the summer over the left-center field wall in the 6th.
Out of the bullpen, right-hander Geo Rivera (Walters State CC) made his Keys debut and pitched 2.0 shutout innings while not allowing a hit and striking out one.
Frederick will host West Virginia tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, June 19 for the third and final game of the series. It will be Father’s Day – Play Catch in the Outfield as part of Sunday Funday, presented by GloFiber.
For more information on the Frederick Keys, please contact Gareth Kwok at gkwok@FrederickKeys.com.
