Myrtle Beach Comes Back for 4-2 Win
May 11, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
Myrtle Beach, SC - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs), needed a big hit from newcomer Matt Mervis, and they got it in the 8th inning. In his first game with Myrtle Beach, the left-hander's bases clearing double gave the Pelicans the lead for good, hanging on by a final of 4-2.
Stephen Paolini led the Augusta offense going 2-for-4 at the top of the lineup. Alec Barger gave the GreenJackets 4.2 innings without allowing an earned run in his second start of 2021.
The Jackets scored in the first inning when Paolini doubled, and reached third base on a throwing error. Vaughn Grissom grounded out to drive in Paolini and the Jackets quickly led 1-0.
Myrtle Beach responded in the 3rd inning as a throwing error from the catcher Javier Valdes tied the score at one. Bryson Horne broke the tie in the 4th. Horne's single scored Landon Stephens. Augusta led 2-1.
Gabby Rodriguez came out of the Jackets bullpen to grab a much-needed strikeout facing Chicago Cubs #5 overall prospect Ed Howard. With two men on base, the strikeout ended the threat in the 5th inning.
In the 8th, Myrtle Beach loaded the bases for Mervis and his gap-shot vaulted Myrtle Beach to the 4-2 victory.
NOTES:
Paolini's hit in the first inning was his first of the 2021 season
Grissom now has a hit and an RBI in each of his last three games
GreenJackets strikeout 16 times. 4th time they have struck out more than 14 times in a game.
NEXT HOMESTAND: vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros) - May 18-23
Tuesday, May 18th, at 7:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
Gates Open 6:00pm
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Wednesday, May 19th, at 7:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
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Play along with Baseball Bingo presented by Comfort Keepers.
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Thursday, May 20th at 7:05 P.M. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
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Friday, May 21st, at 7:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
Gates Open 6:00pm
Braves BUZZFest - Red Out
Happy Gilmore Night as we honor the 25th anniversary of the fan favorite film
McGavin's Food Stand pizza special as a part of Feature Friday
Hole-in-One Contest at Auggie's Acres, presented by Children's Hospital of Georgia where fans can putt for a chance to win prizes while benefiting CHOG!
"Feature Friday," highlights one beer at the Keg Stand from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, May 22nd, at 6:05 p.m. vs Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Houston Astros)
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Carolina League Stories from May 11, 2021
- Eighth Inning Rally Gives Pelicans the Win in Home Opener - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Clutch Eighth Lifts Fireflies over RiverDogs in Opener - Columbia Fireflies
- Myrtle Beach Comes Back for 4-2 Win - Augusta GreenJackets
- Mundy and Henderson Lead Late Comeback for 'Birds over FredNats - Delmarva Shorebirds
- RiverDogs Come up Short in First Road Game of Season - Charleston RiverDogs
- Mudcats Trail from Start to Finish in 2-1 Loss in Kinston - Carolina Mudcats
- Wood Ducks Win in First Game at Home in 612 Days - Down East Wood Ducks
- Columbia Fireflies vs Charleston Game Notes - Columbia Fireflies
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