IL1 Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo Mud Hens Weekly

Published on July 30, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


Overall Record: 55-50, T 2nd IL West

Current Streak: 1 Win

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS (2-4 Record)

July 24 at Durham (4-3 Loss)

July 25 at Durham (3-1 Loss)

July 26 at Durham (6-3 Loss)

July 27 at Norfolk (7-2 Win)

July 28 at Norfolk (5-1 Loss)

July 29 at Norfolk (3-0 Win)

THIS WEEK'S GAMES (All Times Eastern)

July 30 vs. Louisville at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

July 31 vs. Louisville at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

August 1 vs. Louisville at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

August 2 vs. Indianapolis at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

August 3 vs. Indianapolis at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

August 4 vs. Indianapolis at 7:05 p.m. (6:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

August 5 vs. Indianapolis at 6:05 p.m. (5:30 p.m., Fox Sports Radio 1230, BCSN)

Hens Notes

Shutting down the Tides to end road week: Artie Lewicki went seven strong innings Sunday in Norfolk, allowing just one hit, one walk and struck out nine to pace Toledo to a week ending 3-0 win. Zac Houston continues to thrive collecting his fifth save of the season Sunday with a pair of strikeouts and has lowered his ERA to 1.61. The shutout was the tenth thrown by Mud Hens pitching this season. The Mud Hens finished the final South road trip 2-4 thanks to a huge first inning Friday night at Norfolk scoring seven times in a 7-2 rout of the Tides.

Espinal leads defense: A MiLB Gold Glove recipient with Indianapolis in 2017, IF Edwin Espinal leads all qualified first basemen in the IL with a .999 fielding percentage, committing just one error in 81 appearances at first this year. In total, the Mud Hens have surrendered a league-low 52 errors, and their .986 fielding percentage ties the Indianapolis Indians for the league lead.

Stewart loads up to tie for league lead: In Sunday's win, Christin Stewart blasted long ball number 18 which pulled him into to a tie with Dylan Cozens and Mitch Walding from Lehigh Valley for the most in the IL. Stewart hit a homer in each of Toledo's wins this past week. Of his team leading 60 RBIs, 10 have come in the last ten games and he is just three off of the league lead.

Home week ahead inside the division: Toledo has a full week starting Monday night against the Louisville Bats. The Mud Hens have an overall record of 24-24 vs. the three other teams in the IL West with their best mark coming against the Bats (11-8). The Indianapolis Indians will invade the Glass City starting Thursday for four games. Toledo is just 6-11 vs. the first place Indians, including 1-5 at Fifth Third Field.

Monday, July 30- Hens and Hounds Night

What's better than bring your dog to work day? Bring your dog to the game night! Hens and Hounds Night presented by The Blade is "barking" with fun. 100% of the dog ticket proceeds benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society.

Tuesday, July 31-Thursday, August 1- Future Skills Camp presented by Ohio Lottery and BCSN

It's an experience young baseball enthusiasts will never forget. They get three-days of learning basic fundamentals from Mud Hens players and coaches and on the last day an on-field game.

Friday, August 3- Superhero Night

The Mud Hens will become the 'Super Hens' for one night only on Superhero Night at Fifth Third Field. Special guests, Batman and Wonder Woman, will be fighting crime and posing for free pictures during the game. The Hens will be wearing specialty Superhero-themed jerseys that will be available for auction during the game. COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO.

The last Girl Scout Sleepover is Friday, August 3. Join your troop run the bases, take in a family friendly movie and sleep under the stadium lights of Fifth Third Field,

Saturday, August 4- Mystery Ball

Everyone loves a good mystery, right? This one is fun to solve and benefits a good cause. Baseballs signed by current and former Major League Players, Mud Hens players, and minor league players from other teams, are each placed in a brown paper bag. Who will you get? Make a $20 donation to find out. Here's a clue-- the mystery bags usually sellout before the first pitch is thrown.

Sunday, August 5- The Home Plate Event

Join a celebration of faith on Sunday before the game. The event will feature current Mud Hens players and a special Q-and-A session led by team chaplain, Dave Regnier. Tickets are $13 and include a Mud Hens game ticket.

Stick around after the games for the Mud Hens spectacular Postgame Fireworks all weekend and for Hensville Live! after the Friday and Saturday games. For tickets go to www.mudhens.com.

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