Brian Barton’s Grand Slam Gives Bears A Walk-Off Win

NEWARK – Newly-acquired Brian Barton capped a thrilling five-run ninth inning rally with a grand slam, his second homer as a Bear, with one out in the ninth, leading the Newark Bears to a 9-6 come-from-behind victory over the York Revolution Sunday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

The Bears entered the ninth inning, trailing 6-4, facing Revolution relief pitcher Ryan Basner, before mounting the rally. Victor Rodriguez led off the ninth with a single, followed by a bloop single by Shawn Williams. After Carl Everett popped out as a pinch hitter, Kennard Jones drew a walk to load the bases and Gabe Suarez followed with a bases-loaded walk, cutting the lead to 6-5. Up stepped Barton, who was just acquired last week in a trade with Bridgeport. He took a 2-2 pitch from Basner deep over the right field wall for the game-winning homer.
The rally made a winner of reliever Greg Reinhard, who pitched 1 1/3 innings of relief to earn his second win in three decisions. Basner dropped to 1-1 with the loss, giving up all five runs (all earned) in the ninth.


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