Mudcats Game Notes - June 9, 2012
Published on June 9, 2012 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release
Myrtle Beach Pelicans (30-30) vs Carolina Mudcats (29-31)
NEWS & NOTES:
- About Last Night - The Carolina Mudcats knocked off Myrtle Beach 5-1. Kyle Blair dealt five scoreless innings in relief for his third straight win. Tony Wolters and Tyler Cannon paced the offense with two hits apiece.
- Double Dips - The Mudcats and Pelicans play their second doubleheader of the series this evening. The Pelicans swept the first twin bill at Pelicans Ballpark, winning 1-0 and 10-1. The Mudcats split doubleheaders against Frederick and Salem at home.
- A Flare for Blair - Right-hander Kyle Blair notched his third straight win by shutting out Myrtle Beach over five innings Friday night. Since giving up 7 runs to Frederick on May 23, Blair has allowed just four runs over his last three outings (14.2 innings).
- Happy Birthday - Infielder Tony Wolters turns 20-years-old today. Wolters enters Saturday with a 4-game hitting streak. The third round pick has 3 multi-hit efforts during this time, hitting .471 (8x17) with 5 RBI.
- Hoist the Cannon - Add two more hits to Tyler Cannon's already terrific week. The Virginia product has 8 knocks in his last 12 at-bats. He cracked his first home run Thursday, and nearly had his second on Friday night. He's plated 8 runs over his last five outings.
- More Hitting Nuggets - Carolina's offense continues to stay as hot as the summer temps. Ronny Rodriguez is on a 6-game tear. The infielder is hitting .429 during his hit streak, with a double and three RBI. Justin Toole is hitting .455 (5x11) in his last four games.
Carolina League Stories from June 9, 2012
- Barnes Shines, Shaw Goes Yard Twice in Split - Salem RidgeYaks
- Dash Victorious with Three Homers off Adam - Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Garcia and Tepech Highlight Myrtle Beach Sweep - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Marrero Homers in Twin Bill Split with Salem - Potomac Nationals
- Pelicans Sweep Mudcats in Twin Bill - Carolina Mudcats
- Winston Whacks Its Way to Win - Winston-Salem Dash
- Lynchburg Returns the Favor - Frederick Keys
- Wacky Ending and Northcaft's Dominace Pace 'Cats in Doubleheader Sweep - Hill City Howlers
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