SLDS Charlotte vs Toledo

 Game 1:

Dorian Ivey dominated the Hawks, striking out 11 over 7 shutout innings. Spot starter Arnie Henry matched zeroes with Ivey, pitching into the 6th. In the bottom 7th, a two out single by Jose Vasquez brought home Cary Lee for the only run of the game. Jesus Palmeiro pitched two innings for the save.

Game 2: George Dixon bounced back from a rough start against Las Vegas with 7 shutout innings. Charlotte scored in the 4th off Mike Farley. Justin Alexander singled, moved to second on a single, to third on a fly to center, and walked home on a balk. It was the only run of the game. Adrian Banuelos pitched 2 perfect innings for the save.

Game 3: Starting pitcher Cary Lee homered in the first. Colby Rinard had 3 hits, driving in one and scoring one. Toledo beat Malcolm Sherman 3-1, with Palmeiro picking up another 2 inning save.

Game 4: Troy Wyckoff homered in the second. Barrett Cordova pitched a one hitter for 7 innings. Brent Aldrich allowed 2 runs, going the distance and striking out 10, but took the 2-0 loss. In the 6th, Hawks added an insurance run as William “Bucky” Auger walked, stole 2 bases, and scored on a sacrifice fly. Banuelos had another perfect 2 inning save, striking out 5.

Game 5: It would be another pitcher’s duel between aces George Dixon and Dorian Ivey. The game was scoreless through 5. In the 6th, Angel Garcia led off with a walk. He stole 2nd, and moved to third on a wild pitch. 2 walks later and still nobody out, Troy Wyckoff brought Garcia home with a fly to left. Hawks left the other runners on base. Dixon went 5 innings and 4 relievers finished the 1-0 shutout, with Banuelos working a perfect 9th for the save.