Mudcats Take Series Opener at Fredericksburg
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Mudcats Take Series Opener at Fredericksburg

Published on September 2, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Carolina Mudcats News Release


FREDERICKSBURG, V.A. - The Carolina Mudcats built a 9-0 lead on Tuesday night and held on to defeat the Fredericksburg Nationals 9-5 in the series opener at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.

Carolina (30-29 second half // 66-56 overall) was already leading 1-0 when they opened the flood gates in the second inning, scoring four times in the frame highlighted by a bases loaded walk to Brady Ebel and an RBI double off the bat of Eric Bitonti as the Mudcats built a 5-0 advantage.

After added a pair of insurance runs in the third, Carolina cashed in again when Filippo Di Turi laced a two-run single to give the Mudcats the 9-0 cushion.

Fredericksburg (31-27 // 61-62) got the offense going in the bottom of the seventh inning with five runs. Nick Peoples delivered the big blow, a two-run home run to left centerfield, his seventh longball of the season which pulled the Nationals to within four at 9-5.

The Nationals would threaten again in the ninth inning, putting a pair of runners on base but Ethan Petry grounded into a double play to end the game and give the Mudcats the series opening victory.

Melvin Hernandez (W, 10-5) became the first Mudcat since Nelson Hernandez in 2019 to reach double-figure victories as he worked 5.2 scoreless innings with one walk and five strikeouts.

The series continues Wednesday morning with first pitch slated for 11:05 a.m. The Mudcats will send RHP Bryce Meccage (1-4, 4.41) to the mound while Fredericksburg counters with LHP Liam Sullivan (1-2, 3.51).

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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