Rain Postpones Friday's Contest in Lynchburg

June 22, 2018 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Friday's game between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Lynchburg Hillcats has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The finale of Saturday's doubleheader will begin no earlier than 6 p.m.

The Pelicans will be playing in their sixth doubleheader of the season in Saturday's twin bill. The Birds are 4-6 so far in doubleheader contests this season.

Both contests of Wednesday's doubleheader will be seven innings in length. RHP Cory Abbott (1-1, 4.50 ERA) starts for the Birds in the twin bill opener, with RHP Casey Bloomquist (2-0, 1.80 ERA) getting the nod in the finale. Coverage begins at 2:45 p.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn.

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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