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Mudcats Game Notes - April 13

Published on April 13, 2012 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


GAMEDAY - April 13

Carolina Mudcats at Winston-Salem Dash 7:00 - BB&T Bank Ballpark

Probable Starters: CAR - LH Mike Rayl (0-1, 11.25) vs WS - RH Andre Rienzo (1-0, 1.80)

NEWS & NOTES: - Lowery, Mudcats Rally Past Blue Rocks - Jake Lowery drove in the game-winning run with a single in the eighth, and the Mudcats took the series from Wilmington with a 5-3 win. Francisco Jimenez picked up the win in relief. Jose Flores pitched the ninth for his first save.

- Movin' On Up - RHP Cody Allen was promoted to Akron on Thursday. Today, the Indians promoted INF Justin Toole to AAA-Columbus. RHPs Shawn Armstrong and Jordan Cooper move to Carolina from Lake County. Outfielder Jordan Casas was activated from the 7-day DL.

- Lowery Red Hot - Catcher Jake Lowery has hit .412 (7x17) over his last five games. The first-year Mudcat belted his first home run on April 8, and knocked in five runs during that stretch.

- Full Power - The Mudcats have cranked 23 extra base hits through six games. Carolina has mashed three home runs, belted four triples, and doubled 16 times.

- Shut 'Em Down - The Mudcats bullpen has tossed 10.2 scoreless frames in a row. The group boasts two wins and a miniscule ERA of 1.57.

- Carolina features five players named top-30 prospects by Baseball America. The group is led by infielders Tony Wolters (7), Ronny Rodriguez (13) and Jesus Aguilar (25). Catcher Jake Lowery (27) and starting pitcher Mike Rayl (17) round out the list.

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