'Clones Tamed by Tigers 5-2
Published on August 10, 2019 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release
CONEY ISLAND, NY - Behind a sixth-inning rally, the Connecticut Tigers rallied to beat the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, 4-2 in the finale of a three-game set at MCU Park.
W: Lance (3-4)
L: Valentino (1-3)
SV: Chentouf (4)
Cyclones HR: Taylor (1)
BIG MOMENTS
Connecticut rallied to take the lead, scoring twice in the top of the sixth against Brooklyn starter Frank Valentino. Connecticut's Corey Joyce and Avery Tuck drove in back-to-back runs to give the Tigers a 4-2 edge.
Kona Quiggle pulled a solo home run down the right field line to give the Tigers a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth.
Kennie Taylor launched a solo homer against Tigers starter Carson Lance in the bottom of the first, giving Brooklyn a 1-0 lead. Taylor's homer traveled 396 feet to left field, coming off the bat at 103 mph.
KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS
Kennie Taylor: 1-4, HR, RBI, R
Jose Mena: 1-3, RBI
Matt Mullenbach: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
NEWS & NOTES
Brooklyn dropped its first August home game of the season, falling to 5-1 at home during the month.
Kennie Taylor went 6-13 during the three-game series with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. Taylor drove in four runs and reached base seven times in 14 trips to the plate.
With a seventh-inning hit, Jake Mangum has collected hits in 12 of his past 13 games.
WHAT'S NEXT
Cyclones at Staten Island Yankees - Sunday, 4 p.m.
Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George - Staten Island, NY
Probables: RHP Matt Cleveland (3-2, 3.24) vs. RHP Anderson Munoz (5-2, 3.12)
Audio: brooklyncyclones.com/listen
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