CarL Carolina Mudcats

Comeback 'Cats Strike Again and Take Series with 4-3 Win

Published on August 6, 2023 under Carolina League (CarL)
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Fayetteville, N.C. - A Luis Lara RBI double cut the lead to one, Jace Avina tied the game with a single, and Blayberg Diaz's RBI single put the Mudcats up by one in the ninth inning. Carolina took game six 4-3 and took the series four games to two.

Carolina (23-13, 56-43) fell behind early to Fayetteville (15-21, 45-57) and trailed most of the game. The Mudcats struggled all game to get their offense rolling but kept the game close enough to be able to make a run in the ninth. Carolina only had eight hits all game with five coming in the ninth-inning comeback.

Entering the ninth Carolina was down 3-1 and needed to string together a set of hits to make a comeback. Jesus Chirinos started the inning with a double giving the Mudcats life. Luis Lara followed that up with a double of his own to make it a 3-2 game. Jace Avina hit a single to bring in the tying run. Luis Castillo then continued his good play in the series by hitting a single-moving Jace Avina into scoring position. Blayberg Diaz then had an RBI single and brought in what turned out to be the game-winning run.

Carolina's pitchers kept the game close neutralizing Fayetteville's offense for the most part. Aidan Maldonado got the start and went two and two-thirds innings. Maldonado gave up two hits and one run while adding a strikeout in his start. Will Childers was the first pitcher in relief, going four and one-third innings. Childers gave up seven hits and two runs but added four strikeouts in his outing.

Jose Chavez (W, 2-0) picked up the win by pitching the eighth inning. Chavez gave up one hit and no runs in his win. Tyler Wehrle (S, 2) picked up the save pitching a scoreless ninth inning. After walking two, Wehrle found himself in a pressure situation with only one out. Wehrle closed the inning by going strikeout, hit by pitch, and strikeout.

Carolina finished their trip at Fayetteville winning the series 4-2. The Mudcats are off on Monday but return home for a series against the Delmarva Shorebirds starting Tuesday. The first pitch for Tuesday's game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Single-game tickets, season ticket packages, mini plans, group options, as well as luxury suite packages and DRB Homes Sky Lounge reservations in the US Foods Club Level are also still available now by visiting www.carolinamudcats.com, by calling (919) 269-2287, and by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.

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