Stars Start Early, Burn Mudcats

Published on August 3, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Carolina Mudcats News Release

Huntsville, AL --- Brock Kjelgaard tripled home a pair of two-out runs to highlight a four-run first inning springing the Huntsville Stars to an 8-1 victory over the Carolina Mudcats on Thursday night at Joe Davis Stadium.

The Stars (18-20) took a 2-1 series lead on the Mudcats (17-21) and rebounded from a 13-1 defeat on Monday night. Kjelgaard, Khris Davis and Hainley Statia each tripled during the win.

Brandon Hynick (L, 1-3) allowed six runs over four innings to absorb the loss.

Michael Bowman (W, 3-9) registered his first win since May 28th, working six innings allowing one run.

The Mudcats were limited to seven hits, with Eric Campbell going 3-4 with a pair of doubles.

Curtis Partch makes his first Double-A start of the year on Wednesday night at 7:43 PM ET against Dan Merkliner (7-6, 4.01).

Southern League Stories from August 3, 2011

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• Barons Succumb to Smokies, 5-4 - Birmingham Barons
• Suns Take Series with 6-2 Victory - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Biscuits Struggle in Clutch, Suns Pull Away - Montgomery Biscuits
• RHP Brandon Hynick Placed on DL - Carolina Mudcats
• Smokies Announce Series Of Roster Moves Wednesday - Knoxville Smokies
• Generals Notes Wednesday - Jackson Generals
• MiLB Charities to Donate $20,000 for Tornado Relief - Birmingham Barons
• Aaron Shafer to Mississippi - Mississippi Braves
• Reed and Battisto off Disabled List, Transferred to Jupiter - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• M-Braves March Over Generals, 6-0 - Mississippi Braves
• Stars Start Early, Burn Mudcats - Carolina Mudcats
• Stars Outshine Mudcats 8-1 - Huntsville Stars

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