The Lexington Legends couldn’t find the big hit they needed on Sunday, falling 4-2 to Charleston in the series rubber match. Despite some late noise in the ninth, Lexington’s offense just didn’t do enough, dropping them to 15-12 on the year.
Charleston did most of its damage in the fourth and seventh, with a two-run homer from J.J. Matijevic and another long ball from Demetrius Moorer. Lexington starter Nic Laio kept things close through six innings, but the bullpen gave up key insurance runs that proved costly.
Lexington’s offense struggled to get going against Charleston starter David Lebron, who spun eight sharp innings and allowed just three hits while striking out eight. The Legends did scrape one run across in the ninth to make it interesting, but the rally fizzled before they could draw even.
Pedro Gonzalez was one of the few bright spots at the plate, collecting two hits and an RBI double. Paul Toetz added an RBI of his own, but it was otherwise a quiet afternoon for the lineup, which managed just five hits in total.
The Legends now turn the page to their next series, welcoming the Long Island Ducks to Lexington for the first time since 2022. The series will kick off Tuesday, May 27th with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM on $2 Tuesday, where fans can expect $2 tickets, popcorn, hot dogs, and canned Pepsi products. On Wednesday first pitch will be at 6:45 PM for the season's first Bark in the Park, where dog friends will be welcome at Legends Field. The series will wrap up on Thursday, May 29th with Thirsty Thursday's first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM. Thursday will also be Teacher Appreciation Night, where teachers can get tickets for a special $5 price through a special ticket link just for them.
The Legends will be hosting Come Home Again Reunion Weekend, presented by Lexington Clinic, June 6-8. The Zooperstars will be in town, along with a commemorative coin giveaway and the return of former Legends players and coaches to Lexington. It's going to be a Legendary weekend fans won't want to miss.
About the Lexington Legends
The 2025 Lexington Legends are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of professional baseball in Lexington, presented by Lexington Clinic. Home games are played at Legends Field, located at 207 Legends Lane in Lexington, Kentucky. Please call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit www.LexingtonLegends.com for more information.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 26-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,400 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 47 million fans to its 10 family-friendly ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
