Mudcats Down Lynchburg
August 8, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats scored twice in the third inning and the bullpen worked five shutout innings as the homestanding Mudcats defeated the Lynchburg Hillcats 3-1 on Friday night at Five County Stadium.
Carolina (21-13 // 57-41) came to the plate in the third trailing 1-0 but turned the game around when Josh Adamczewski tied the score by reaching on a fielder's choice and Eric Bitonti gave the Mudcats a 2-1 lead with his 16th double of the season.
Carolina added to the lead in the seventh when Adamczewski reached via a fielder's choice to score Tyler Rodriguez for a 3-1 lead.
Lynchburg (14-22 // 55-47) scored their only run in the second when Jose Pirela socked a solo home run, his third of the season.
Griffin Tobias (W, 1-0) pitched three scoreless innings out of the bullpen to earn the while Garrett Hodges (S, 6) covered the final inning to notch the save and preserve the 3-1 victory.
The series continues Saturday at Five County Stadium with a scheduled doubleheader beginning at 5:00 p.m. both games will be 7-inning contests and in game one of the twin bill, Carolina will send LHP Wande Torres (1-7, 5.32) to the mound while Lynchburg will counter with RHP Braylon Doughty (0-7, 3.84).
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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