FSL1 Bradenton Marauders

Marauders Shut down Palm Beach 4-2

Published on April 21, 2016 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Bradenton Marauders News Release


Jupiter, FL - The Bradenton Marauders (7-8) won the rubber game against the Palm Beach Cardinals (9-6) 4-2 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Stadium. RHP Austin Coley (W, 1-2), RHP Miguel Rosario, and RHP Luis Heredia combined to retire 13 straight Cardinals between the fourth and ninth innings.

Palm Beach led 1-0 through five thanks to a two-out RBI single by Blake Drake in the fourth. The Marauders rallied against Blake Drake (L, 0-1), loading the bases with two outs for LF Jordan Luplow. Luplow roped a two-run double to left field to give Bradenton the lead for good.

The Marauders added important insurance runs with a two-out rally in the top of the ninth. SS Kevin Newman's third hit of the game plated CF Elvis Escobar to extend the lead to 3-1. DH Kevin Kramer followed with a sharp single to plate RF Jeff Roy.

Heredia pitched the final two innings, allowing one run but collecting his second save.

UP NEXT: The Marauders head up the coast to Port St. Lucie for a three game series against the Mets... First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m..... RHP Alex McRae will make his fourth start for the Marauders... He will be opposed by RHP Ricky Knapp... Live streaming audio will be available online at www.BradentonMarauders.com and via the TuneIn App...

WIN: Austin Coley (1-2) LOSS: Blake McKnight (0-1) SAVE: Luis Heredia 2 HR: ATTENDANCE: 559 TIME OF GAME: 2:08

NOTES: The game began at 6:31p.m. under partly cloudy skies, 78 degrees, wind blowing 16 mph from left to right... The Marauders had 12 hits twice in the series...The Marauders earned their first series win of the season...

TOP PERFORMERS

BRD: Kevin Newman...3-for-5, RBI; Austin Coley...5 IP (W), 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

PBC: Blake Drake...1-for-4, RBI

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