Pitching Dominates, Pelicans Fall in Series Finale in Wilmington
Published on May 27, 2019 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
Myrtle Beach Pelicans pitcher Javier Assad
(Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
WILMINGTON, Del. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans' offense faltered in the series finale against the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Monday afternoon in a 1-0 loss from Frawley Stadium.
Javier Assad (2-5) started for the Pelicans (18-34) and allowed the lone run of the game in the first inning. After Blake Perkins walked and stole second for Wilmington (32-19), an error allowed him to come into score and make it 1-0. The run ended up being earned because of a base hit from Dennicher Carrasco very next batter.
Assad allowed just that one run in six innings, striking out seven and walking three in the loss.
On the other side, Brady Singer (5-2) threw seven shutout innings, facing two over the minimum in his start. He allowed four hits while striking out four and walking two.
Holden Capps threw the last two innings for Wilmington, earning his first save of the season.
In the loss, Carlos Sepulveda collected a pair of hits and Ben Hecht threw two shutout innings out of the bullpen.
Following a day off on Tuesday, the Pelicans start a seven-game homestand against the Potomac Nationals (four games) and the Blue Rocks (three games). Wednesday's first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. The Pelicans will send RHP Alex Lange (1-7, 9.71) to the hill. Coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. on MiLB.tv, MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast and the MiLB First Pitch and TuneIn Apps.
Wednesday is also Weiner Wednesday, presented by WPDE. All Hebrew National hot dogs are buy one, get one free all game long.
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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