NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Brooklyn Falls 1-0 in Rain-Shortened Game at Mahoning Valley

July 25, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


NILES, OHIO (July 24, 2018) - In a rain-shortened contest, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season, Class A affiliate of the New York Mets were shut out 1-0 after five innings by Zach Draper and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers Tuesday night at Eastwood Field in the series opener.

W: Draper (3-3)

L: James (2-1)

BIG MOMENTS

Scrappers starter Zach Draper struck out five over five scoreless innings en route to the victory. Draper retired the first six men he faced, allowing two hits and two walks.

Christian James allowed an unearned run in the bottom of the third inning, yielding an RBI single to Mahoning Valley's Jose Fermin. James scattered five hits over 4 2/3 innings, striking out three in the loss.

KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS

Christian James: 4 1/3 IP, 5 H, 1 R (0 ER), 0 BB, 3 K

Chandler Avant: 1-2

NEWS & NOTES

The Cyclones were shut out for the first time this season.

Tuesday's rain-shortened contest marks the first such occurrence for the Cyclones in 2018.

Brooklyn is 15-15 all-time at Eastwood Field, the home of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

WHAT'S NEXT

Brooklyn at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m.

Eastwood Field - Niles, Ohio

Probables: LHP Kevin Smith (3-0, 0.64 ERA) v RHP Juan Mota (1-3, 6.60 ERA)

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