Big Inning Lifts Mudcats to Victory
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Big Inning Lifts Mudcats to Victory

Published on July 10, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats scored three times in the bottom of the third inning and held on to win a rain-shortened, six inning game over the Fredericksburg Nationals 4-2 on Thursday night at Five County Stadium.

Carolina (11-6 // 47-34) trailed 1-0 when they came to the plate in the bottom of the third inning and quickly tied the game off Nationals starter Yoel Tejeda Jr. (L, 3-3) as Luis Pena lined a single to center to knot the score at one.

Later in the frame, Eric Bitonti launched his league-leading 14th home run of the season, a two-run shot over the clubhouse in right field for a 3-1 Mudcats lead.

The Mudcats added to their lead in the fourth inning when Pena drove in Pedro Ibarguen with a sacrifice fly for a 4-1 advantage.

Fredericksburg (11-7 // 41-42) opened the scoring in the first inning against Travis Smith (W, 2-4) when Luke Dickerson tripled to right centerfield and came home on a throwing error.

In the sixth, Bjorn Johnson (S, 3) recorded the first out of the frame and stranded a runner on base when the heavy rains came and forced the contest to be called with the Mudcats ahead 4-2.

The series continues Friday night at 6:30 P.M. when Carolina sends RHP Jayden Dubanewicz (3-0, 2.28) to the mound while Fredericksburg counters with RHP Bryan Polanco (4-6, 3.91).

The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The 2025 season will celebrate the 35th year of the Carolina Mudcats. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at www.facebook.com/carolinamudcats, www.x.com/carolinamudcats, www.tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and www.instagram.com/carolinamudcats.

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