IL1 Toledo Mud Hens

Hens Fall as Peterson Brothers Duel

Published on May 31, 2019 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


Toledo, OH - The Toledo Mud Hens were unable to plate a run as the Charlotte Knights defeated the home team 4-0 on Friday night at Fifth Third Field.

The Mud Hens (19-32) only registered two hits for a season low as the Knights (29-23) claimed the win. Charlotte LHP Justin Nicolino had a no-hitter going through six and two-thirds innings before Dustin Peterson hit a single to break it up.

For the third time in their professional careers, Peterson and D.J. Peterson squared off as older brother DJ put little brother in line.

A little brotherly love at tonight's game! @dPetey8 and @DJPeterson! @RocNation @MiLB @DetroitTigersPR pic.twitter.com/CZsga94cvn

- Toledo Mud Hens (@MudHens) June 1, 2019 Adam Engel led off the game for the Knights in a big way with a solo home run over the left field wall to give Charlotte an early run.

The teams fought in a pitcher's duel till the sixth inning when the Knights scored a run on a pair of hits to take a 2-0 advantage.

Charlotte doubled its lead in the eighth inning as Matt Skole doubled to plate Daniel Palka and Paul Orlando solidifying the 4-0 victory in the series opener.

What's Next:

The Toledo Mud Hens will take on the Charlotte Knights in game two of a three game series tomorrow evening with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. at Fifth Third Field.

- Pregame Special Needs Field of Dreams Clinic

- Muddy and Spike's Inflatable Theme Park

- Wizard Weekend

- Hensville Live! featuring Brent Lowry

- Postgame Fireworks

- Holy Toledo! Rooftop DJ

#RoadToDetroitReport (rankings according to MLB.com 2019 Prospect Watch):

5. OF Daz Cameron: 0 for 4

6. RHP Beau Burrows: DNP (IL)

7. IF Willi Castro: 0 for 4

10. RHP Kyle Funkhouser: DNP (IL)

12. C Jake Rogers: 0 for 3

16. OF Jacob Robson: DNP

19. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP

20. OF Danny Woodrow: DNP

23. RHP John Schreiber: DNP

26. LHP Gregory Soto: DNP

27. RHP Sandy Baez: DNP

28. LHP Matt Hall: DNP

29. IF/OF Dustin Peterson: 1 for 3

Hens' Notes:

- The Mud Hens had a season low two hits in tonight's game.

- The club remains under 20 wins and in 4th place in the division.

- Hensville was packed on Friday night with 8,097 at the Mud Hens game and Block Party and 8,504 at the Walleye game.

Check out the Toledo Mud Hens Statistics

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