Pelicans Power Past Cannon Ballers in Series Opener
Published on June 3, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
Myrtle Beach Pelicans outfielder Alexey Lumpuy and infielder Eriandys Ramon
(Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 5-1 on Tuesday evening at Atrium Health Ballpark.
The Pelicans (19-31) broke through in the fourth when Matt Halbach homered to left, scoring Owen Ayers, to take a 2-0 lead.
Myrtle Beach added a run in the fifth when Jose Escobar grounded into a double play, scoring Alexey Lumpuy, making it 3-0.
In the seventh, Lumpuy homered to right, and a wild pitch by Joseph Yabbour scored Escobar, extending the lead to 5-0.
The Cannon Ballers (27-25) got on the board in the eighth when Ronny Hernandez doubled to score Caleb Bonemer, cutting the deficit to 5-1. They went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine runners on base.
Myrtle Beach's Yenrri Rojas (1-1) earned the win, pitching 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Dominic Hambley and Luis Martinez-Gomez combined for 4.0 innings, allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts.
Kannapolis starter Ricardo Brizuela (0-4) took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.0 innings with four strikeouts and one walk.
Halbach led the Pelicans, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, while Lumpuy went 1-for-2 with a homer, an RBI, and two runs scored. Ty Southisene went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases.
The Pelicans continue a six-game road trip against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (White Sox affiliate) at 7:00 E.T. on Wednesday, June 4. RHP Will Frisch (0-4, 6.18) is expected to start for Myrtle Beach against RHP Seth Keener (1-1, 6.91) for Kannapolis.
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 Myrtle Beach Pelicans outfielder Alexey Lumpuy and infielder Eriandys Ramon |
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