Pelicans Fall in Buies Creek

July 6, 2018 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release

LILLINGTON, N.C. - A first-inning rain delay sparked the Buies Creek Astros to an 11-0 win on Friday night over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Jim Perry Stadium.

With a runner on first and a 1-0 count to the second-hitter in the bottom of the first inning, J.J. Matijevic, the game was paused for 52 minutes due to rain.

Upon resumption, Pelicans (39-47, 5-11) starter Erich Uelmen (2-1), who just threw seven pitches and did not recored an out, and Astros (49-36, 12-4) starter Brady Rodgers were both removed.

The Astros jumped out in front with six runs in the first inning. Ronnie Dawson started the scoring with an RBI single before Bryan De La Cruz plated Osvaldo Duarte with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0. Jake Adams cranked an RBI single, Cody Bohanek delivered an RBI single and Carlos Canelon capped the frame with a two-run blast to make it 6-0.

In the third, Canelon knocked in a run on a fielder's choice to make it 7-0. Jonathan Arauz then smacked an RBI single before Corey Julks hit an RBI double and Matijevic immediately followed with a two-run two-bagger of his own to put the Astros out in front 11-0.

Brandon Bailey (3-8) earned the win with six shutout frames out of the bullpen for the Astros.

Kevonte Mitchell , Aramis Ademan and Austin Upshaw all reached twice on the night.

The Pelicans continue their five-game series at Buies Creek with Saturday's 5 p.m. contest. LHP Bryan Hudson (4-7, 5.46 ERA) starts against Buies Creek LHP Brett Adcock (5-3, 2.88 ERA). Coverage begins at 4:45 p.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn.

The 2018 season is the 20th season for the Pelicans franchise and fourth as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets visit MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/tickets, call (843) 918-6000, or visit the Pelicans Box Office.

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