Late Home Run Lifts Fredericksburg Past Mudcats
July 9, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
ZEBULON, N.C. - Nick Peoples hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to break a tie game and lift the Fredericksburg Nationals to a 4-2 win over the Carolina Mudcats on Wednesday night at Five County Stadium.
Fredericksburg (11-6 // 41-41) came to the plate in the ninth with the game square at two but did not waste much time regaining the lead as Nate Rombach opened the inning with a single off Mudcats pitcher Garrett Hodges (L, 2-2) before Peoples connected on his sixth home run of the season for a 4-2 lead.
Carolina (10-6 // 46-34) gave themselves a chance in the last of the ninth inning bringing the winning run to the plate with two outs but could not muster any offense as Merrick Baldo (W, 5-1) struck out Jesus Made to end the game and preserve the 4-2 win for the Nationals.
The two teams collide again on Thursday night at Five County Stadium with first pitch slated for 6:30 P.M. as the Mudcats hand the ball to RHP Travis Smith (1-4, 4.02) while the Nationals counter with RHP Yoel Tejeda Jr. (3-2, 3.41).
The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. The 2025 season will celebrate the 35th year of the Carolina Mudcats. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at www.facebook.com/carolinamudcats, www.x.com/carolinamudcats, www.tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and www.instagram.com/carolinamudcats.
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