LIZ THROWS FIVE SHUTOUT INNINGS TO EARN SECOND WIN
KEYS DEFEAT AVALANCHE, 5-1

Salem, VA -- Radhames Liz gave up his first two hits of the season, but continued his brilliant pitching in 2006, tossing 5.0 shutout innings, while striking out 9 to help the Keys defeat the Salem Avalanche, 5-1 on Monday night.

Liz, who tossed five no-hit innings against Salem in his first start of the season, allowed just one runner to reach scoring position before Jeff Montani, Casey Cahill and Justin Henington came on to shut the door on the Avalanche.

The Keys tagged Avalanche starter Jimmy Barthmaier for three runs in the top of the first inning, as Jacob Duncan doubled to drive in Paco Figueroa for the first run. Nolan Reimold's single scored Duncan and a single from Bryan Bass drove in Reimold to give the Keys a comfortable cushion.

Duncan would score again in the top of the sixth inning when Nolan Reimold grounded into a force out, giving the Keys a 4-0 edge.

Salem would get on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning when Neil Sellers doubled to drive in Edwin Maysonet. The Avalanche were not able to produce any more offense.

Bass drove in his second run of the game in the top of the eighth, a single that scored Dustin Yount to give the Keys a 5-1 win.

Liz (2-0) earned his second win against Salem on the young season, tossing 5.0 scoreless innings while striking out 9 and walking just one.

Barthmaier (0-2) takes the loss, allowing four runs, three earned on five hits over 6.0 innings.

The Keys and Avalanche will square off for the second of four games on Tuesday at 7:00 PM. LHP Garrett Olson will take the mound for the Keys.