Mudcats Beat Fayetteville in Extra Innings
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Mudcats Beat Fayetteville in Extra Innings

July 2, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


ZEBULON, N.C. - Pedro Ibarguen singled through the left side of the infield to bring home Filippo Di Turi and lift the Carolina Mudcats to a 4-3 victory in 10 innings on Wednesday night at Five County Stadium.

Fayetteville (5-6 // 41-36) appeared poised to take the lead in the top of the 10th inning when the Woopeckers put runners at second and third with one out, but Bjorn Johnson (W, 7-2) retired the final two batters of the inning to strand the go-ahead runners on base.

In the last of the 10th inning, Carolina (8-3 // 44-30) got things going when Tyler Rodriguez chopped a base hit to the shortstop to put two on with no one out. That's when Ibarguen came to the plate and laced a single through the left side against Dawil Almonte (L, 2-2) to lift the Mudcats to the victory.

Also of note from Wednesday's game, Eric Bitonti launched his league-leading 13th home run of the season in the fourth inning.

The series continues Thursday night at Five County Stadium with first pitch slated for 6:30 P.M. as RHP Travis Smith (0-4, 4.50) takes the mound for Carolina and RHP Raimy Rodriguez (3-3, 4.55) will oppose for Fayetteville.

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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