CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenden Dixon delivered the biggest swing of the night Tuesday, crushing a grand slam for his league-leading 10th home run of the season as the Lexington Legends rolled past the Charleston Dirty Birds 9-5 at GoMart Ballpark.
The Legends broke the game open in the second inning, sending 11 batters to the plate and scoring seven runs. Jackson Feltner started the scoring with a two-run home run before Dixon launched a towering grand slam to left field, giving Lexington a commanding 7-0 advantage early in the contest.
Dixon finished the night with four RBIs and now leads the Atlantic League with 10 home runs on the season.
Gabe Howell continued his strong offensive stretch, going 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and stolen base, while Feltner added two RBIs in the win. Jerry Huntzinger scored twice and stole a base as the Legends improved to 10-9 on the year.
On the mound, Nic Laio earned the win after tossing seven innings, allowing four runs while striking out six. Zach Leban worked a scoreless eighth inning before Carson Lambert closed out the game in the ninth.
Charleston attempted to rally throughout the night, but Lexington’s explosive second inning proved to be the difference.
The Legends and Dirty Birds continue their six-game series on Wednesday night in Charleston. Lexington returns home to Legends Field on Monday, May 19th to begin a new homestand.
Fans can stream every Lexington Legends game all season long, both home and away, on DugoutTV through HomeTeam Network by visiting app.hometeamlive.com/leagues/196.
About the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and proudly serve as the longest-running professional sports team in Central Kentucky, delivering affordable, family-friendly entertainment at Legends Field. For tickets and more information, call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit www.LexingtonLegends.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing nearly 50 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action at AtlanticLeague.com.
