Mudcats Fall to Fayetteville
May 17, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
ZEBULON, N.C. - The Fayetteville Woodpeckers jumped out to an 8-0 lead as they routed the Carolina Mudcats 18-6 on Saturday night at Five County Stadium.
Fayetteville (19-19) scored four runs over the first two innings but would take full control of the game in the third inning when Jancel Villarroel hit a grand slam, his second home run of the season, to give the Woodpeckers an 8-0 lead.
That was the first of four home runs that Fayetteville would hit as Cesar Hernandez blasted a pair and Waner Lucian connected on the Woodpeckers final long ball.
Carolina (25-12) finished the game with 11 hits but only managed two extra base hits, a double from Jesus Made and a three-run home run from Luis Pena, his second of the season.
Tyler Ras (W, 1-1) worked two innings out of the bullpen to earn the win and Abel Mercedes (S, 1) pitched three scoreless frames to earn the save and close out the 18-6 victory.
The series concludes Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium as RHP Chandler Welch (0-3, 5.85) takes the ball for the Mudcats while RHP Raimy Rodriguez (1-1, 3.62) will start for Fayetteville. First pitch is set for 1:00 P.M.
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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