CarL1 Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Hampton Sets Tone In Pelicans 1-0 Win Over Blue Rocks

Published on July 5, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release


Myrtle Beach, S.C. - The Pelicans (9-7) received tremendous pitching a timely hit by Phillip Britton to sneak past the Blue Rocks (6-10) in game one by a final count of 1-0 in front of 5,034 fans at BB&T Coastal Field. Rehabbing MLB pitcher Mike Hampton electrified the crowd in five strong innings of duty. It was the first Braves rehab assignment in Myrtle Beach since 2004.

It's rare in a team sport that one man steals the show. However, with 13-year MLB veteran Mike Hampton making a rehab start for the Pelicans, that was the case at BB&T Coastal Field. The two-time all-star, was stellar in five innings, allowing just five hits, while blanking Wilmington. He also struck out six and did not walk a single batter. Hampton is attempting to return to Atlanta following a strained left oblique and a torn flexor tendon in his pitching elbow suffered in 2005. Hampton commented following the game that this was his most major league ready rehab-start yet.

After six scoreless innings, the Pelicans finally broke through in the bottom of the seventh inning. Tyler Flowers started the frame by scorching a line drive into left field. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Concepcion Rodriguez. Then, Phillip Britton notched his 17th RBI of the season by hitting a soft liner up the left field line to score Flowers.

Carlos Rivas came on in relief of Hampton and stifled the Blue Rocks in innings six through eight. The Blue Rocks managed just a single hit, while Rivas fanned four and walked none. In the ninth, Bryan Dumesnil recorded his 10th save of the season.

The loss was tagged to Greg Holland (3-4), who allowed the game-winning hit in the seventh. Although overshadowed by Hampton, Wilmington starter Paul Mildren was excellent in six innings, surrendering just four hits and no runs.

The Pelicans and the Blue Rocks will hook up in game two on Sunday, July 6th at 6:05 p.m. The Pelicans will send RHP Jeff Lyman (2-2, 3.06) to the mound, while the Blue Rocks will counter with RHP Ed Cegarra (2-4, 4.81).

For tickets to game two or any of the remaining home contests at BB&T Coastal Field, call the Pelicans Box Office at 843-918-6000 or visit us online at MyrtleBeachPelicans.com.

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