Chipper Jones collected three hits in five at bats, as Suffolk Suns defeated Disco Turkeys 10-3 on Tuesday at 5100 Long Island Expy, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Jones hit a solo home run to right field in the third inning, singled in the eighth inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
A sacrifice bunt by Gary DiSarcina put Suffolk Suns on the board in the top of the second.
Four more Suffolk Suns runs crossed the plate in the third inning to extend the lead to 5-0. Barry Bonds hit a solo home run to right field, Jones hit a solo home run to right field, and DiSarcina singled, scoring two runs.
Disco Turkeys scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a home run to right field by Mike Piazza.
David Wells stepped on the mound first for Suffolk Suns. The pitcher surrendered nine hits and three runs (one earned) over nine innings, striking out none and walking one. Ramiro Mendoza started the game for Disco Turkeys. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and six runs over six innings, striking out two and walking five.
Suffolk Suns piled up 14 hits in the game. DiSarcina led Suffolk Suns with five runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The shortstop went 3-for-4 on the day. DiSarcina, Bonds, and Jones each collected three hits for Suffolk Suns. Darryl Hamilton collected two hits for Suffolk Suns in four at bats. David Justice led Suffolk Suns with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Suffolk Suns turned two double plays in the game.
Disco Turkeys piled up nine hits in the game. Scott Rolen and Piazza were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Disco Turkeys. Piazza drove the middle of the lineup, leading Disco Turkeys with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Disco Turkeys turned one double play in the game.
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