CarL1 Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Despite Two First-Inning Runs, Myrtle Beach Falls in Fifth Straight

Published on June 15, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release


MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Victor Diaz's seven strong innings for the Carolina Mudcats were too much for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday night in a 4-2 loss from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.

Diaz (3-4) allowed two first-inning runs for the Mudcats (32-35), but then yielded just one hit over his next six innings of work. The righty surrendered two runs on four hits while striking out five and walking two.

The Pelicans (33-34) struck first in the first inning when Andruw Monasterio crossed the plate on a wild pitch. P.J. Higgins then drove in Jhonny Pereda with an RBI single to make it 2-0.

The Muddies fought back to take the lead in the third inning. Ryan Aguilar scored on an error to put the Mudcats on the board before Tucker Neuhaus and Weston Wilson banged back-to-back doubles to make it 3-2 Carolina.

Dallas Carroll bashed a solo home run in the fifth to increase the Mudcats' lead to 4-2.

Tyson Miller (6-5) took the loss for the Birds, allowing four runs over his 5.2 innings.

Jose Paulino was brilliant out of the bullpen for the Pelicans, ceding just one hit over his 3.1 innings while striking out five and not walking a batter.

The Pelicans take on Carolina for a doubleheader on Saturday. Game one is set to begin at 4:05 p.m. while the second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first contest from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. RHP Erick Leal (0-0, 0.00 ERA) goes for the Birds in game one against Muddies LHP Cam Roegner (6-3, 1.64 ERA). In game two, RHP Casey Bloomquist (1-0, 2.06) will start for the Pelicans. Coverage begins at 3:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn for game one. In addition, will be broadcast.

Saturday marks the third of four photo baseball giveaways in June as the first 1,000 fans will recieve an Atlanta Braves photo baseball. In addition, it is Locals Appreciation Saturday, featuring $3 off tickets for fans with a local ID, as well as an Embrace a Veteran Saturday presented by Embrace Hospice.

The 2018 season is the 20th season for the Pelicans franchise and fourth as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets visit MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/tickets, call (843) 918-6000, or visit the Pelicans Box Office.

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