Delmarva Takes Series Opener from Mudcats
Published on August 26, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
ZEBULON, N.C. - The Delmarva Shorebirds scored runs in three unanswered runs on Tuesday night as they rallied past the Carolina Mudcats 4-3 at Five County Stadium.
Delmarva (18-36 second half // 45-75 overall) pushed across the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning when Braylin Tavera was issued a bases loaded walk to give the Shorebirds a 4-3 advantage.
Carolina (28-24 // 64-52) jumped out to an early lead after Braylon Payne socked a two-run home run, his eighth of the season, to put the Mudcats ahead 2-1 in the second.
In the sixth inning when Handelfry Encarnacion tripled to right field and later scored on a wild pitch to increase the Carolina cushion to 3-1.
Delmarva rallied back and tied the game in the eighth inning when Tavera collected his first of two RBI in the game on a single to right field allowing Caden Bodine to cross with the tying run.
The series continues Wednesday at Five County Stadium with first pitch set for 6:30 p.m. Carolina sends LHP Enderson Mercado (0-2, 2.57) to hill while Delmarva gives the ball to RHP Kiefer Lord (0-0, 0.00).
The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The 2025 season will celebrate the 35th year of the Carolina Mudcats. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at www.facebook.com/carolinamudcats, www.x.com/carolinamudcats, www.tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and www.instagram.com/carolinamudcats.
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