Hot Start Lifts Mudcats Past Pelicans
May 25, 2024 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
ZEBULON, NC - The Carolina Mudcats scored four runs in the first inning and made it hold up as they beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4-3 on Saturday night at Five County Stadium.
Carolina (26-16) collected five straight singles in the bottom of the first against Myrtle Beach (18-25) starter Juan Bello (L, 1-2) which included a two-run hit from Luis Castillo and an RBI knock from Reece Walling to take the 4-0 lead.
The Pelicans got one back with a solo home run in the fifth inning from Christian Olivo to make it 4-1. After the home run, the Mudcats went to the bullpen as Aidan Maldonado (W, 2-0) settled the game down matching a season-high with 2.1 scoreless innings.
Myrtle Beach pulled to within a run in the eighth but Bayden Root (S, 6) worked a perfect final frame to preserve the 4-3 victory.
The two teams conclude their series on Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium with RHP Josh Timmerman (2-0, 4.24) taking the ball for the Mudcats while the Pelicans give the ball to RHP Alfredo Romero (0-5, 8.72). First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. and tickets can be purchased by going to CarolinaMudcats.com or calling 919-269-2287.
Single-game tickets, season ticket packages, mini plans, group options, as well as luxury suite packages and DRB Homes Sky Lounge reservations in the US Foods Club Level are also still available now by visiting www.carolinamudcats.com, by calling (919) 269-2287, and by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.
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