FSL Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Perez, McCusker Power Mussels to Series Win in Jupiter

Published on July 9, 2023 under Florida State League (FSL)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release


JUPITER, Fla. - Mikey Perez and Carson McCusker both homered in the series finale Sunday, leading Fort Myers to a 4-2 win at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

The 4-2 victory sealed the first series win for the Mighty Mussels (41-40, 7-8) since May 9-14 when they swept Tampa. It's also their second series victory on the road, and their first since April 25-30 in Daytona.

McCusker started the game with a long solo shot to right center against starting pitcher Sean Nolin (0-1). McCusker hit three homers in the six-game series and is batting .405 through his first nine games in the Twins' organization.

Still leading 1-0 in the top of the third, McCusker and Rubel Cespedes both singled to start the inning. Two batters later, Perez pulled a single into left to extend the lead to 2-0.

Mussels' starter John Klein worked four scoreless innings in his Low-A debut, allowing just one hit and two walks while fanning five. Samuel Perez (5-1) notched a scoreless fifth to get the win.

Leading 2-0 in the fifth, Cespedes singled to center with one out. Two batters later, Perez cranked a two-run shot to left to make it 4-0 Fort Myers.

Jupiter rallied for two runs in the sixth before Ricardo Velez entered to pitch Fort Myers out of a jam. Velez tossed a perfect seventh to punch his first Low-A save.

The Mussels will enjoy a four-day All-Star Break before returning to action at Hammond Stadium on Friday. Coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on the Mighty Mussels Baseball Network.

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