Shorebirds Walk off Again, Pelicans Lose 7-6

August 4, 2024 - Carolina League (CarL)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release

For the second night in a row, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans fell victim to a walk-off as the Delmarva Shorebirds took Saturday night's game 7-6. Aron Estrada ended the game on a sacrifice fly to bring the winning run home. The game was delayed for an hour and a half after the first inning due to rain. The Pelicans stand at 46-54 and 17-17 in the second half, while the Shorebirds improved to 38-62 and 15-20 in the second half.

With two outs in the top of the ninth, Andy Garriola (1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB) launched his 18th home run of the season to tie the game at six. Cristian Hernandez (3-5, 2 2B, RBI) and Leonel Espinoza (3-5) each provided three-hit games.

Shane Marshall (2-3) took the loss after allowing the winning run to score. Kenyi Perez allowed a majority of the runs with four after getting just one out in his appearance. Starter Juan Bello lasted just one inning before the rain delay with one earned run.

Jake Cunningham (1-4, 2B, 3 RBI) gave the Shorebirds the lead in the eighth off a three-run double. Anderson De Los Santos (1-3, 2 RBI, BB) also brought home a pair of runs in the win. Leandro Arias (3-4, BB) reached base four times with three singles and a walk.

Delmarva used six pitchers with Harif Frias (3-3) grabbing the win after allowing the two-run homer in the top of the ninth. Starter Blake Money pitched one inning with two unearned runs before the delay.

The series concludes on Sunday night at 5:05 p.m.

• Discuss this story on the Carolina League message board...

Carolina League Stories from August 4, 2024

• Trice Drives in Seven, Pelicans Win Finale over Shorebirds 13-5 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
• Shorebirds Unable to Contain Pelicans' Bats in Finale - Delmarva Shorebirds
• Woodpeckers Split Doubleheader with Columbia for Series Draw - Fayetteville Woodpeckers
• Shutout and Sweep Spoil Professional Debuts at SRP Park - Augusta GreenJackets
• Doubleheader Split Moves Fireflies Closer to First - Columbia Fireflies
• Mudcats Sweep Doubleheader, Win Series - Carolina Mudcats
• Freddies Claw Back to Win 6-5 - Fredericksburg Nationals
• RiverDogs Pounded in Resumption of Saturday Game; Walked off in Nightcap - Charleston RiverDogs
• Hillcats Surrender Lead to Fredericksburg - Lynchburg Hillcats
• Shorebirds Walk off Again, Pelicans Lose 7-6 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
• Columbia Fireflies Game Notes at Fayetteville 8.4 - Columbia Fireflies
• Rivera Added from ACL Brewers; Cortez to 7-Day IL - Carolina Mudcats

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Myrtle Beach Pelicans Stories

• Cuevas to Lead Pelicans in 2025
• Food Fest Set for Saturday, October 4th
• BaseAble Event Coming to Pelicans Ballpark
• Mac & Cheese Fest Postponed
• 2025 Game Times Released