Cyclones Drop Rain-Shortened Contest in Aberdeen, 2-0

July 1, 2021 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release

ABERDEEN, MD - In a rain-shortened game, the Aberdeen IronBirds shut out the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, 2-0 after five-and-a-half innings at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Thursday night.

Win: Rom (4-0) | Loss: : Opp (1-4)

BIG MOMENTS

Drew Rom struck out six Cyclones over six shutout innings, allowing four hits and no runs in the victory. The No. 25 Orioles prospect faced two over the minimum.

Aberdeen plated two runs against Cam Opp in the fourth inning, scoring on Zach Watson's run-scoring groundout and Adam Hall's RBI single to make it 2-0.

Brooklyn starter Cam Opp took the tough-luck loss, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out a career-high seven hitters.

KEY CYCLONES PERFORMERS

Cam Opp: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 7 K

Antoine Duplantis: 2-3

Brett Baty: 1-2

Francisco Alvarez: 1-2

NEWS AND NOTES

The Cyclones have dropped seven of eight in the season series against Aberdeen, having lost three of four in this series.

Cam Opp has a 1.62 ERA over his past three starts, allowing three earned runs in 16 2/3 innings over his past three starts.

Antoine Duplantis tallied his 11th multi-hit game of the season, recording two singles.

WHAT'S NEXT

Cyclones at Aberdeen IronBirds, Friday, 7:05 p.m. Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium -- Aberdeen, MD

Probables: RHP Connor Grey (0-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. RHP Connor Gillispie (4-3, 5.11 ERA)

Watch: MiLB.TV

Audio: Brooklyn Cyclones Radio Network

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