Mud Hens pound Richmond

3/21/2005

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Second baseman Ryan Raburn hit a pair of home runs and first baseman Chris Shelton added a grand slam to lead the Mud Hens to a 12-5 victory over Richmond in an exhibition game.

Kenny Baugh started for Toledo and gave up two runs in three innings. He threw two scoreless innings before tiring in the third.

Nelson Cruz, the second of five Hen pitchers, tossed a pair of scoreless innings for the win. Vic Darensbourg and Jason Karnuth each added a scoreless inning.

The Hens opened the exhibition season Saturday with an 8-5 home victory over Buffalo.

Raburn homered, while shortstop Gookie Dawkins also had a home run.