Birds Fall to Carolina Despite Thompson's Near Perfecto

Published on June 14, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - After Keegan Thompson was removed following seven perfect innings for the Pelicans on Thursday, the Carolina Mudcats exploded for four runs in the eighth inning to beat Myrtle Beach 4-1 from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.

Thompson fired seven perfect innings before being removed from the game after 84 pitches for Tyler Peyton (2-2) with the Pelicans (33-33) ahead 1-0. A one-out single by Mario Feliciano spoiled the perfect game bid. Carolina loaded the bases for Ryan Aguilar, who lined a three-run triple to right to give the Mudcats (31-35) a 3-1 advantage. Rob Henry then singled up the middle to plate Aguliar and make it 4-1.

Thompson was brilliant in his start. The former Auburn Tiger struck out eight over his seven flawless innings.

While he was outdone by Thompson, Carolina starter Breden Webb struck out a career-high 10 batters over 5.2 innings in his no-decision. Daniel Brown (2-3) earned the win with his 2.1 scoreless frames while Luke Barker saved his fourth game on the year with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Myrtle Beach struck first in the second inning. Luis Ayala singled on a grounder up the middle to plate Wladimir Galindo and make it 1-0.

The Pelicans take on Carolina at 7:05 p.m. on Friday for the second contest of the five-game, four-day series from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. RHP Tyson Miller (6-4, 3.38 ERA) goes for the Birds against Muddies RHP Victor Diaz (2-4, 4.61 ERA). Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn.

On a First Responder Friday, all first responders receive half-price tickets courtesy of 707 Indoor Shooting Range and Goldfinch Winslow Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Fans can also enjoy $2 craft drafts from 6-8 p.m., and buy-one, get-one free Lowes Foods sausages.

The 2018 season is the 20th season for the Pelicans franchise and fourth as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets visit MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/tickets, call (843) 918-6000, or visit the Pelicans Box Office.

Carolina League Stories from June 14, 2018

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• Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (June 14 vs. Wilmington) - Winston-Salem Dash
• OF D.J. Wilson activated from 7-day disabled list - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
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• Celebrate Father's Day with the Potomac Nationals at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium on Sunday, June 17th - Potomac Nationals
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