
Bradenton 12 Wins Easily Over Daytona
July 30, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
Daytona Beach, FL - The Bradenton Marauders (55-49) never trailed while rolling to a 12-6 win over the Daytona Torgugas (55-47) on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. 3B Chase Simpson hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning to set the pace and all nine Bradenton starters had at least one hit. RHP Austin Coley (W, 11-7) pitched six innings and struck out five. Cole yfinished strong by striking out each of the last four batters he faced. Daytona starter Keury Mella (L, 7-7) allowed 10 runs over 4 1/3 innings. Bradenton's RF Elvis Escobar drove in three runs and threw out a runner at the plate. SS Cole Tucker hit safely in three straight at-bats and collected three RBIs on the night. RHP Tanner Anderson recorded the final nine outs of the game to record his first same. UP NEXT: The Marauders play the fourth game of the series against the Tortugas Sunday at 6:35 p.m.....RHP JT Brubaker will be on the hill for the Marauders... Live streaming audio will be available online at www.BradentonMarauders.com, via TuneIn, and on the MiLB First Pitch App. WIN: Austin Coley (11-7) LOSS: Keury Mella (7-7) SAVE: Tanner Anderson 1 HR: Simpson (BRD, 7); Medina (DAY, 1- 2), LaValley (DAY, 7) ATTENDANCE: TBA TIME OF GAME: NOTES: The game began at 7:03 p.m. under clear skies, 90 degrees, wind blowing 5 mph R to L... Coley now leads the league with 11 wins...Simpson homered for the first time since June 25...The 63 home runs allowed by Bradenton this year match last year's season total.
TOP PERFORMERS BRD: Cole Tucker, 3-for-5, 3 RBI, BB; Chase Simpson...3R-HR
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