Mud Hens cap a fantastic stretch drive a division title

A stirring effort from the Toledo Mud Hens, and a loss by the Indianapolis Indians, boosted the Hens to a division title and a playoff berth on Sunday. Matt Hall got ambushed right out of the gate, allowing two runs in the first inning. He settled down and pitched very well the rest of the way, giving the Hens six innings of three run ball with five strikeouts. The Hens lineup quickly made it a moot point, erupting for five runs in both the third and fifth innings. Jacob Robson drilled a opposite field solo shot with one out in the third to get the party started. Daz Cameron came through with a two-run double, and Willi Castro followed with a two-run single. The Hens led 5-2 and never looked back. In the fifth, Cameron led off with a walk, and after Willi Castro grounded out, the Hens strung together four straight singles. Jeff Smoker allowed two run in relief, but he and Kevin Comer gave Zac Reininger and Zac Houston a rest, wrapping things up without any real stress.

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