The Frederick Keys secured a decisive 12-2 victory over the Greenville Drive in game two of their three-game series on July 18, 2026, at Fluor Field at the West End in Greenville, South Carolina. Matching their season high with 20 base hits, the Keys showcased a balanced offensive attack highlighted by four-run innings in the seventh and eighth frames.
Patrick Reilly’s Effective Performance
Patrick Reilly started strongly on the mound for Frederick, delivering a 1-2-3 inning in the first and maintaining control through the early frames. Despite Greenville’s attempts to mount a comeback, Reilly struck out the final batter of the fourth inning, helping preserve the early lead.
Early Scoring Highlights
The Keys took the lead in the second inning on a double steal that brought Wehiwa Aloy home from third base. Both teams exchanged runs in the fourth, with Frederick responding to Greenville’s two runs by scoring on an RBI double from Edwin Amparo and an RBI sacrifice fly from Ike Irish. This effort kept Frederick ahead 3-2 going into the fifth inning.
Wehiwa Aloy extended the lead in the fifth with an RBI sacrifice fly to right field, pushing the score to 4-2.
Late-Inning Offensive Surge
Frederick’s offense exploded in the seventh inning, plating four runs thanks to key contributions from several players. Leandro Arias delivered an RBI fielder’s choice, Braylin Tavera added an RBI sacrifice fly, Edwin Amparo recorded an RBI single, and Ike Irish followed with an RBI double. This surge increased the Keys’ lead to 8-2.
Reliever Caden Hunter followed with a scoreless bottom of the seventh, maintaining the margin.
Another four-run outburst in the eighth inning effectively sealed the victory for Frederick. Arias contributed an RBI base hit, and Tavera launched a three-run homer to extend the lead to 12-2.
Closing the Game
Raimon Gomez closed out the contest with a scoreless ninth inning, preserving the commanding win for the Keys.
Series Finale Scheduled
The Keys and Drive will conclude their series with a final game on July 19, 2026, at 3:05 p.m. at Fluor Field at the West End.
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