Mudcats Split Doubleheader with Lynchburg
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Mudcats Split Doubleheader with Lynchburg

Published on August 9, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


ZEBULON, N.C. - The Carolina Mudcats split a doubleheader with the Lynchburg Hillcats on Saturday night at Five County Stadium, winning game one of the twin bill 3-2 and dropping the nightcap 8-6.

GAME 1

Carolina (22-13 // 58-41) claimed a 3-2 victory when Gery Holguin laced a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to score Filippo Di Turi to lift the Mudcats to victory.

Lynchburg (14-23 // 55-48) tied the game in the top of the seventh when Christopher Espinola was issued a bases loaded walk to even the score at two.

Jose Anderson cranked his fourth home run of the season in the bottom of the first inning, a two-run shot to open the scoring for the Mudcats.

GAME 2

Lynchburg (15-23 // 56-48) broke open a tie game in the top of the seventh inning when Robert Lopez and Logun Clark both scored on wild pitches to give the Hillcats a 8-6 lead.

Carolina (22-14 // 58-42) tied the score in the bottom of the sixth inning on a Pedro Ibarguen single before Lynchburg rallied in the seventh to split the doubleheader.

The series concludes Sunday afternoon at Five County Stadium with first pitch slated for 1:00 p.m. Carolina will send RHP Ethan Dorchies (0-1, 2.15) while Lynchburg will counter with RHP Joey Oakie (0-1, 3.00).

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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