Comeback Falls Short in 7-5 Loss
August 26, 2022 - Florida State League (FSL)
Bradenton Marauders News Release
BRADENTON, Fla. - The Bradenton Marauders attempted to claw back but the effort came up just short in a 7-5 loss to the Dunedin Blue Jays, Friday at LEECOM Park.
The Blue Jays opened up the scoring in the top of the second inning as Cade Doughty ripped a bases clearing double to center to plate 3. The next batter Peyton Williams hit a towering home run to right center field to cap the inning at 5-0.
In the bottom half, the Marauders added a run of their own as Juan Jerez singled home Tres Gonzalez to make it 5-1.
Trailing 7-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Pirates top prospect Henry Davis hit a sacrifice fly to drive in Jasiah Dixion and cut the lead to 7-2.
Bradenton continued to fight in the seventh when Wyatt Hendrie singled to cut it to 7-3. Tres Gonzalez then singled to left and the fielder misplayed the ball to allow two Marauders to score and cap the game at 7-5.
The series continues Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at LECOM Park. RHP Po-Yu Chen will start for the Marauders, while LHP Kendry Rojas will start for the Blue Jays.
For more information about the Bradenton Marauders, please call (941) 747-3031, visit BradentonMarauders.com.
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