Mullenbach the Man as BKLYN Wins
July 20, 2019 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY - Behind four early runs and terrific relief pitching, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, won the rubber game 4-2 against Hudson Valley Friday night at Dutchess Stadium.
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W: Biddy (1-0)
L: McKendry (2-1)
SV: Mullenback (3)
BIG MOMENTS
Matt Mullenbach struck out three consecutive batters in the bottom of the eighth inning, stranding the bases loaded to preserve the 4-2 lead. Mullenbach entered after Triple-A Syracuse rehabber P.J. Conlon loaded the bases.
Wilmer Reyes drove in a pair of runs in Brooklyn's early rally, doubling in the first run before singling in the second inning to make it 4-0.
Jared Biddy, Justin Lasko, P.J. Conlon, and Matt Mullenbach combined for 6 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in the victory.
KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS
Wilmer Reyes: 2-4, 2B, RBI
Jared Biddy: W, 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Justin Lasko: H, 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Matt Mullenbach: SV, 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K
NEWS & NOTES
- Brooklyn has won four of six meetings against Hudson Valley with three more divisional head-to-head matchups.
Matt Mullenbach has stranded all eight runners inherited this season.
The Renegades committed five errors, the most by an opposing team this season.
WHAT'S NEXT
Cyclones at Connecticut Tigers - Saturday, 6:05 p.m.
Dodd Stadium - Norwich, CT
Probables: RHP Matt Cleveland (1-2, 4.66 ERA) vs. RHP Chaver Fernandez (2-2, 3.16)
Audio: brooklyncyclones.com/listen
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