Mudcats Down Fayetteville
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Mudcats Down Fayetteville

July 4, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats scored four runs over the first two innings and never trailed as they turned back the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-2 on Friday night at SEGRA Stadium.

Carolina (10-3 // 46-31) jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Braylon Payne connected on a two-run home run, his fifth of the season for an early lead.

The Mudcats added to their advantage in the second when Payne singled home a run and Eric Bitonti followed with another RBI knock for a 4-0 cushion.

Fayetteville (5-8 // 41-38) added single tallies in the fourth and fifth but would pull no closer as Jayden Dubanewicz (W, 3-0) covered 4.2 innings out of the bullpen to keep the Woodpeckers at bay and preserve a 5-2 win.

The series continues Saturday at 7:05 P.M. when Carolina sends RHP Bryce Meccage (0-2, 4.50) to the bump while Fayetteville counters with RHP Twine Palmer (1-0, 2.73).

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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