Lamb Pulls Wool over Mud Monsters' Eyes, Takes Series for Down East
May 25, 2025 - Frontier League (FL)
Mississippi Mud Monsters News Release
KINSTON, NC - Nate Lamb turned in a quality start and the Down East Bird Dawgs used a four-run third inning and a two-run home run from Emmanuel Tapia to defeat the Mississippi Mud Monsters, 8-2, Sunday afternoon at Historic Grainger Stadium, securing a series win.
Lamb (1-0) went 6 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits while striking out three. The Bird Dawgs broke through in the third with four runs, highlighted by Cole Hill's two-run double and a run-scoring single from Tapia. Tapia added a two-run homer-his fifth of the season-in the fifth to put the game out of reach.
Mississippi starter Luis Devers (1-2) took the loss, surrendering six runs on five hits over five innings. The Mud Monsters managed eight hits, with Kyle Booker going 2-for-4 and Brayland Skinner and Roberto Gonzalez each driving in a run. Skinner also swiped his 12th base of the year.
With the loss, Mississippi drops the series 4-2 to Down East, wrapping up their first road trip in franchise history.
The Mud Monsters return to Trustmark Park Monday night against West Division rival, the Joliet Slammers. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m., with right-hander Rodney Theophile scheduled to start for Mississippi.
Upcoming Homestand Promotions:
Fans can look forward to Memorial Day Fireworks presented by Milwaukee Tool on Monday, "What's on the Stick?" Night with $2 Mystery and $3 You Pick Country Pleasin' Sausage on a Stick on Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday featuring $2 16oz draft beers, another Fireworks Friday, and the Monster Kid Jersey Drop presented by Metro Building Services on Saturday (first 1,000 kids receive a free youth jersey tee). Sunday wraps up the homestand with Bring Your Dog to the Game, Kids Run the Bases presented by Mississippi Children's Museum, and a pregame catch for kids on the field.
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