Mud Hens Weekly No. 15: July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024 - International League (IL)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
Overall Record: 41-45, 6th, 14.5 GB, I.L. West Division, Current Streak: 1 Win
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
July 1 vs. Columbus (5-3 Loss)
July 2 vs. Columbus (5-2 Win)
July 3 vs. Columbus (4-2 Loss)
July 4 at Columbus (5-3 Win)
July 5 at Columbus (4-3 Loss)
July 6 at Columbus (6-5 Win/11)
THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)
July 9 at Omaha (8:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
July 10 at Omaha (1:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
July 11 at Omaha (8:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
July 12 at Omaha (8:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
July 13 at Omaha (7:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
July 14 at Omaha (6:05 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230)
MUD HENS NOTES
Split the series: The Toledo Mud Hens split a six-game series with the Columbus Clippers over the past week. The visiting team won each half of the home-and-home slate. The Clippers took the odd games (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) while the Mud Hens took the even games (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). The Hens used some late-game heroics from Ryan Vilade, Andrew Navigato and Bligh Madris to propel themselves into a split in Columbus. Toledo has a record of 6-6 in the second half.
A Grand winner: Outfielder Ryan Vilade clubbed a late grand slam in the top of the ninth inning on Thursday, propelling the Mud Hens to a come-from-behind 5-3 win. Vilade's slam saved Ty Madden from a loss and allowed the Mud Hens to even the series at 2-2 after Devin Sweet slammed the door.
An extra-thrilling win: The Mud Hens took the series finale on Saturday in extra innings. Andrew Navigato broke the 3-3 tie with a two-run single in the tenth inning. After Columbus tied the game again, a walk and a pair of hit-by-pitches of Dillon Dingler and Bligh Madris scored the eventual game-winning run. The 6-5 win in eleven innings netted a series split between the two teams.
On the road again: The Toledo Mud Hens will remain away from home, as the Hens head west to do battle with the Omaha Storm Chasers. The Hens play a trio of 8:05 p.m. starts (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) with 7:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. starts on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The Hens also play an afternoon game on Wednesday, beginning at 1:05 p.m.
Mud Hens Player of the Week:
Dillon Dingler (5-20, HR, 4 RBI, 2B, R, 3 BB, 6 K)
Mud Hens Pitcher of the Week:
Bryan Sammons (W, 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K)
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