Connecticut Wins In 13 At Binghamton

A two-run homer by Connecticut Defenders (Giants) 1B Travis Ishikawa in the 9th inning forced extra innings. A 13th inning RBI infield single by P Oscar Montero gave Connecticut the lead as they beat the Binghamton Mets 8-7 in 13 innings in an Eastern League game.

The Met were 2 outs away from moving into a virtual tie for first place in the Northern Division when the Defenders tied it up.

Schierholtz led off the top of the ninth by reaching on a throwing error by second baseman Wilson Batista. That set the stage for Ishikawa's two-run homer off closer Henry Owens, which sent the game into extra innings.

Four extra frames were needed to settle the game.

The game was tied until the top of the 13th inning when Binghamton manager Juan Samuel turned to utility man Kevin Rios to make his first professional pitching performance. The Defenders took advantage with a run, making the score 8-7. Bill Sadler would come in and secure the 8-7 win with his 17th save.

Montero's RBI gave him his first win of the season.

[wrapups: Mets, Defenders, MiLB]