Carlos Carrasco of the
Lakewood Blue Claws (Phillies) had a perfect game going into the 8th inning. But the 8th inning turned to game around as they
Asheville Tourists (Rockies) finally got on base ... and on the scoreboard in a
South Atlantic League game Tuesday night.
With one out in the eighth, Carrasco issued a walk to Phillip Cuadrado ending the perfect game bid. On the next at bat, the hopes for a no-hitter were also extinguished. Michael Paulk ripped a single back up the middle and the situation continued to deteriorate for Carrasco. A double by Jason Van Kooten brought home Cuadrado and the game was tied at 1-1. The BlueClaws brought in Andy Barb from the bullpen and Carrasco walked to the dugout under a standing ovation from the Asheville fans.
With Barb on the mound, a passed ball allowed Paulk to score and Carrasco was now on the hook for the loss. With another runner at third, Nelson Robledo grounded out to short but Van Kooten scored and Lakewood found themselves down 3-1.
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The game was
one of two Tuesday games where a team allowed but 2-hits and still lost the game.
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