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SAL Brooklyn Cyclones

"Skywalker," Baty Tackle Tourists 8-2 in Season Opener

May 4, 2021 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


ASHEVILLE, NC (May 4, 2021) - After 602 days without a game, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, returned to the field with a bang, defeating the Asheville Tourists 8-2 on Opening Day Tuesday night at McCormick Field.

BIG MOMENTS

Cyclones starter Josh Walker tossed five no-hit innings, collecting eight strikeouts. The southpaw faced two over the minimum, allowing a reach on error and a walk en route to the victory.

Brett Baty drove in three runs, including a two-run single in the first inning and an RBI double in the fourth to plate shortstop Ronny Mauricio to extend the lead to 6-0.

Hayden Senger, who homered in the second, doubled and scored in the eighth to push the lead to 7-2.

The Tourists popped a pair of solo home runs, collecting a long ball from Scott Schreiber in the seventh inning and a shot by Colin Barber in the eighth to cut the deficit to 8-2.

KEY CYCLONES PERFORMERS

Brett Baty: 2-4, double, three RBIs, walk

Josh Walker: W, 5 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Ronny Mauricio: 2-4, double, two runs, walk

Hayden Senger: 2-5, double, home run, RBI, two runs

NEWS AND NOTES

The Cyclones played in their first-ever full season High-A game after playing 19 seasons at Short Season Class A.

Manager Ed Blankmeyer recorded his first professional victory after recording 829 wins with St. John's University.

2020 5th-round draft selection Eric Orze made his professional debut.

Brooklyn improved to 14-6 all-time in road games to begin the season.

WHAT'S NEXT

Cyclones at Asheville, Wednesday, 6:35 p.m.

Probables: RHP Jose Butto (first start) vs. RHP Cole McDonald (first start)

Audio: MiLB First Pitch App

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