Hernandez Gem Lifts Mudcats to Victory
Published on August 19, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
SALEM, V.A. - Carolina Mudcats right-hander Melvin Hernandez tossed seven shutout innings to earn his ninth victory of the season en route to a 3-0 win over the Salem Red Sox in the series opener Tuesday night at Carilion Clinic Field.
Carolina (27-19 // 63-47) quickly broke the ice with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning against Alex Bouchard (L, 1-1). Handelfry Encarnacion laced a double down the right field line for the early 1-0 advantage and later in the frame the Mudcats took advantage of free offense when Eric Bitonti the second run on a fielding error.
The Mudcats added an insurance tally in the sixth on another RBI hit from Encarnacion, this time a single to left to bring Josiah Ragsdale home and give Carolina a 3-0 cushion.
Hernadez (W, 9-5) held Salem (21-28) to just two hits over his seven innings of work with five strikeouts and no walks, it was the fifth quality start of the season for the 18-year-old.
Jose Nova (S, 4) a perfect ninth inning to nail down the 3-0 victory.
The series continues Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. when the Mudcats send LHP Enderson Mercado (0-2, 3.38) to the hill and Salem counters with RHP Brady Tygart (1-1, 0.00).
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