Cyclones Tame the Tigers in Extras

Published on August 8, 2019 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release

CONEY ISLAND, NY - Luke Ritter's bunt attempt turned into a victory as the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, walked off the Connecticut Tigers 3-2 in 10 innings Thursday night at MCU Park in the series opener.

W: Leon (2-0)

L: De Los Reyes (3-3)

BIG MOMENTS

The Cyclones scored on an error in the bottom of the 10th to walk off the Tigers, 3-2. With the tying run at second base, Luke Ritter bunted towards the mound. Raul De Los Reyes fielded the ball, throwing it wildly towards third up the line which allowed Yoel Romero to score from second.

Brooklyn rallied for a pair of runs in the home half of the fifth, scoring on a wild pitch and Wilmer Reyes' sacrifice fly against Tigers starter Marco Jimenez.

Ahead 1-0 in the third, Connecticut's Ryan Kreidler homered against Michel Otañez to push the Tigers' lead to 2-0.

KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS

Wilmer Reyes: 3-3, SAC, RBI, BB

Jake Mangum: 1-3, R, BB, HBP, SB

Jose Peroza: 2-4

NEWS & NOTES

The Cyclones enjoyed consecutive victories by walk-off fashion, winning Thursday against Connecticut after Tuesday's win against Hudson Valley.

Brooklyn has played five consecutive errorless games, continuing the longest streak of the season.

With the win, the Cyclones remain in second place in the McNamara Division.

WHAT'S NEXT

Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Connecticut Tigers - Friday, 7 p.m.

MCU Park - Coney Island, NY

Probables: RHP Nathan Jones (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Jack O'Loughlin (2-2, 3.19)

Tickets: BrooklynCyclones.com/tickets

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Audio: BrooklynCyclones.com/listen

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