Eight Is Enough - BKLYN Rallies Late to Top BlueClaws

Published on June 26, 2021 under South Atlantic League (SAL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release

CONEY ISLAND, NY - Behind a monster four-run rally in the eighth inning, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, dramatically beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 8-5 Saturday night at Maimonides Park.

Win: Otanez (1-0) | Loss: Potter (0-2)Cyclones HR: Baty (6), Alvarez (6)Attendance: 2,363

BIG MOMENTS

With the game tied 4-4, Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez hit back-to-back solo home runs against Jersey Shore's Mark Potter to take a 6-4 lead. Luke Ritter and Cody Bohanek also scored in the frame to cap the go-ahead four-run frame and make it 8-4 'Clones.

Behind 1-0 in the bottom of the second, the Cyclones took the lead on back-to-back RBI doubles from Joe Genord and Jose Mena. The Cyclones broke a 2-2 tie in the following inning on a Jersey Shore error and Genord's RBI single.

Brooklyn starter Connor Grey turned in five innings of two-run ball, striking out six and walking one. He allowed three hits in his first start as a Mets minor leaguer.

KEY CYCLONES PERFORMERS

Brett Baty: 1-3, home run, RBI, run, walk

Francisco Alvarez: 1-3, home run, RBI, two runs, walk

Joe Genord: 2-4, double, RBI, run

Connor Grey: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

NEWS AND NOTES

The Cyclones hit back-to-back home runs for the third time in the past eight days, taking a three games to two series lead.

Brett Baty played left field, his first outfield assignment as a professional. He recorded one putout.

Connor Grey made his first Mets minor league start after being signed out of the Chicago Dogs in the American Association and making one relief appearance with Double-A Binghamton.

It marks the first time since May 11th and 12th that the Cyclones have won back-to-back games.

WHAT'S NEXT

Cyclones vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, NY

Probables: RHP Justin Lasko (1-3, 4.57 ERA) vs. RHP Dominic Pipkin (1-0, 4.73 ERA)

Watch: MiLB.TV

Audio: Brooklyn Cyclones Radio Network

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