Gonzo & Ginn Lead BKLYN to 4th Straight Win
July 23, 2021 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release
BROOKLYN, NY - J.T. Ginn struck out six in his High-A debut, earning the victory for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the affiliate of the New York Mets, in a 5-4 triumph over the Wilmington Blue Rocks
Win: Ginn (1-0)| Loss: Parker (0-1) | Save: Ruibal (1)
Attn: 2,075
The No. 6 prospect in the Mets organization, J.T. Ginn was terrific in his Cyclones debut. The 22-year-old faced two over the minimum through 5.0 innings before allowing a two-out, two-strike RBI double to Jacob Rhinesmith as his only blemish. Ginn allowed one run on five hits with no walks while striking out six.
Evy Ruibal entered the game in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and nobody out to earn the save, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base to win the game 5-4.
Luis Gonzalez doubled in a run and scored a second in the second inning as the Cyclones took a 2-0 lead over Wilmington starter Mitchell Parker.
Down 4-1 in the seventh, Omar Meregildo's two-run slam over the left-field wall pulled Wilmington to within one run at 4-3.
KEY CYCLONES PERFORMERS
J.T. Ginn: Win, 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K
Luis Gonzalez: 3-4, double, two RBIs, run
Zach Ashford: 2-4, run
Evy Ruibal: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K - Save
NEWS AND NOTES
The Cyclones won their first series of the season, clinching the decision after Friday's game...Brooklyn has now won a season-high four straight games and are 8-3 in their last 11 contests
Luis Gonzalez collected three more hits Friday and is 7-8 over his past two games.
Conner O'Neill has given up home runs in back-to-back relief appearances.
WHAT'S NEXT
Cyclones vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks, Saturday, 6 p.m. Maimonides Park, Coney Island, NY
Probables: RHP Alec Kisena (1-6, 5.67 ERA) vs. RHP Joan Adon (3-3, 5.34 ERA)
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Audio: Brooklyn Cyclones Radio Network
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