Mud Hens Drop Tightly Contested Game 3
September 7, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
DURHAM, N.C. - The Toledo Mud Hens dropped Game 3 of the Governors' Cup Semifinals to the Durham Bulls by a score of 4-2.
The Bulls got to Toledo starter Spencer Turnbull in the first inning after Kean Wong doubled to start the frame. A few batters later, Nathaniel Lowe hit a two out single to fire the opening salvo.
Pete Kozma nearly tied the game up in the third inning, but the ball hit a few inches under the line, resulting in a double. Christin Stewart did knock one over the fence, scoring Kozma, and giving the Mud Hens the lead.
It was short lived, however, as Joe McCarthy responded with a two-run homer of his own in the bottom half of the third. An inning later, the Bulls would extend their lead when Jake Cronenworth scored on an error from Kozma.
Turnbull threw two outs into the sixth inning, striking out six and taking the loss. Kevin Comer came out of the Hen Pen to record the final out and strand a runner on first base. Zac Houston followed suit, shutting the Bulls bats down.
The Durham bullpen mirrored the work of the Toledo relievers, as they were able to shut down the Mud Hens for the final 12 outs of the game, with Hoby Milner recording a save for the second day in a row.
What's Next:
The Mud Hens remain in Durham on Saturday for Game 4 of the best-of-five Governors' Cup Semifinals. First pitch from Durham Bulls Athletic Park is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. This game is win or go home for Toledo.
#RoadToDetroit Report (rankings according to MLB.com 2018 Prospect Watch):
6. OF Christin Stewart: 1-for-4, homerun, 2 RBI
8. OF Daz Cameron: 0-for-2, walk
9. RHP Kyle Funkhouser: DNP (DL)
10. IF Willi Castro: 0-for-4
11. OF Dustin Peterson: DNP
17. OF Jacob Robson: 1-for-4, single
21. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP (DL)
22. LHP Matt Hall: DNP
23. LHP Tyler Alexander: DNP
27. OF Mike Gerber: DNP
Hens Notes:
- The Mud Hens won four of five meetings against Durham at Fifth Third Field this season.
- When playing at Durham Bulls Athletic Park during the regular season, the Mud Hens were 1-6.
- Tomorrow is a must win game to push the series to a pivotal Game 5. A loss tomorrow ends the Toledo playoff run.
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