
Pelicans Drop Saturday Night Contest to Fireflies 7-1
August 19, 2023 - Carolina League (CarL)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
For just the second time this week, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost to the Columbia Fireflies 7-1 on Saturday night. With the loss, the Birds dropped to 65-47 and 26-21 in the second half while the Fireflies moved to 57-55 and 22-25 in the second half.
It was a slow night for the Pelicans' offense as all six hits were singles. Brett Bateman (2-3, RBI, BB) brought home the only run on a single in the top of the sixth while logging a multi-hit game. Rafael Morel (1-3, BB) reached base twice and was the only one to cross the plate.
Reliever Erian Rodriguez (5-6) gave up six hits and a walk as he took the loss with four runs, three earned allowed across 2 2/3 innings. Starter Drew Gray was able to break free of some early pressure, striking out five in two innings with a pair of hits and walks allowed.
Jared Dickey (3-4, 3B, 3 RBI, BB) was the standout player in the Fireflies' lineup with a three-hit game, including two RBI singles and an RBI triple. Carson Roccaforte (2-4, RBI, BB) also brought home a run and Lizandro Rodriguez (1-3, 2B, RBI) scored two runs while knocking in one more.
Starter Oscar Rayo (4-2) fell one out shy of a seven-inning outing as he gave up just one earned run and struck out three to earn the victory. The bullpen held the Birds quiet in the final 2 1/3 innings.
Sunday's series finale is set for 5:05 p.m.
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