Brett LaMere broke open a tight game in the top of the ninth with a three-run homer that helped lift Key West to its 24th victory over its past 25 games. LaMere drove in four runs on Thursday evening as the Ramblers topped host Worthington, 7-3, in an EIHL contest. Key West (25-3) is now 9-1 in EIHL action.
Worthington had cut into a 3-0 Rambler lead in the bottom of the seventh when back-to-back walks to begin the frame led to a pair of runs. Key West then opened up a five-run lead after Nick Woltkamp singled in a run and LaMere followed with his three-run blast to left. LaMere also knocked in a run with a fielder's choice in the top of the first.
The Ramblers notched a total of 13 hits and frequently missed out on opportunities to pad what became a tenuous advantage. Andrew Redman (3-for-3, two walks), Woltkamp (2-for-4), Anthony Razo (2-for-5) and Anthony Ruden (2-for-5) each recorded at least two hits. Redman (.431 average in 2016) also scored twice on a night when he reached base in all five plate appearances.
On the mound, Art Martinez picked up his second win of the season. He went six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks. He was lifted after walking the first two hitters in the seventh. Austin Bradley then got the final nine outs of the game and earned his fourth save of the year, breaking a team record for saves in a single season.
The Ramblers will return to Cascade on Friday (July 15) for the semifinals of the Cascade Tournament. Key West must defeat the Dubuque Budweisers to advance to Saturday's championship. Friday's first pitch is slated for 8:30 p.m.
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