Game 5 Recap: Kingsport Mets vs Bluefield Blue Jays

Kingsport Fails To Jumpstart Offense, Lose to the 'Jays 7-2 In Game 2 of the 3 Game Series

KINGSPORT, TENN

Brandon Brosher continued his home run hot streak by blasting his 4th home run in the last 3 games.  His offensive power was not enough tonight as Kingsport left 10 men on base and went 0-6 with RISP.  The remaining six hits were lone singles.

Andrew Church made his Kingsport debut tonight, but didn't have the right stuff.  He went 4 innings, gave up 4ER and 10 hits.  

RP Ruben Reyes also had a tough outing going 2.2 innings.  He only gave up one hit, but was tagged for 3 runs including a 2-run homer.

Bluefield's pitching staff was top-notch tonight.  13 of 27 K-Mets' outs were by the way of a strikeout.

Mathieu, Wilson, and Ortega went a combined 0/10.

Kingsport (2-3) tries to win the series against Bluefield (2-3) in the rubber game Tuesday night.

WORTH NOTING:  Brandon Brosher was selected the Appy Offensive Player of the Week for week ending June 22.  Kingsport hits the road for 6 games after the series concludes Tuesday night.  There is a 3-way tie for 1st in the West Division.  Kingsport is in 2nd place 1 game behind the top leaders.