Pelicans Squeak by Astros 1-0 in Opener
Published on August 17, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Cory Abbott threw six shutout innings and Manuel Rondon fired the final three for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday as they blanked the Buies Creek Astros 1-0 from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.
Abbott (4-5) whiffed nine Astros (69-52, 32-20) over his six innings while allowing just three hits and walking two for the Pelicans (55-68, 21-31). Rondon fired tossed innings, striking out five, to earn his first save since 2013.
The lone run was provided by Tyler Alamo when he doubled home Andruw Monasterio from first in the fourth inning.
The Pelicans and Astros meet for game two of the three-game set at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday. Myrtle Beach sends LHP Bryan Hudson (6-9, 4.41) to the mound against Buies Creek starter RHP Peter Solomon (0-0, 0.00). Television coverage begins at 6 p.m. on The CW21 and MiLB.tv. A radio broadcast starts at 5:50 p.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn.
Saturday is What If Night, and the first 1,000 fans will receive a Myrtle Beach Macos jerseys giveaway presented by Comm Tech Security. In addition, the game is a Locals Appreciation Saturday, featuring $3 off tickets for fans with a local ID, as well as an Embrace a Veteran Saturday presented by Embrace Hospice. After the game, East Coast Pyrotechnics presents a fireworks extravaganza.
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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