Pitching Dominates, Birds Take Series Opener in Wilmington
Published on May 24, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
Myrtle Beach Pelicans pitcher Tyler Peyton
(Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
WILMINGTON, Del. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans' pitching stymied the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Friday night in a 2-1 win from Frawley Stadium.
The Blue Rocks (29-19) scored their lone run in the bottom of the first inning off of Pelicans (18-31) starter Erling Moreno (3-4). After Blake Perkins was hit by a pitch to begin the game, he moved to second on a wild pitch, to third on a ground ball and scored on another wild pitch.
Moreno earned the win in dominant fashion, going five innings, allowing a run on two hits while striking out three and walking four.
The Pelicans backed the righty in the second when Kevonte Mitchell grounded into a double play, plating Cam Balego, to tie the game at 1-1.
In the fourth, Aramis Ademan singled with two outs, scooted to second on a wild pitch, headed to third on an error and scored on another wild pitch to stake the Pelicans to a 2-1 lead.
Tyler Peyton then threw two scoreless innings out of the bullpen and Ryan Lawlor locked up the six-out save, striking out five of the six men he faced.
Game two of the Pelicans' four-game series in Wilmington against the Blue Rocks is on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. The Pelicans will send LHP Luis Lugo (1-1, 3.67) while LHP Daniel Lynch (3-2, 3.45) will go for the Blue Rocks. Coverage starts at 5:50 p.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast and the MiLB First Pitch and TuneIn Apps.
The 2019 season is the 21st season for the Pelicans franchise and fifth 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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