NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Vilera Sharp, But Cyclones Lose 2-1 to IronBirds

July 6, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


BROOKLYN, NY (July 5, 2018) - Jaison Vilera fanned a career-high eight batters over seven strong innings, but the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season, Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, were defeated by the Aberdeen Ironbirds 2-1 in the middle game of a three-game series Thursday night at MCU Park.

W: Fenter (1-1)

L: Vilera (1-1)

SV: Conroy (1)

BIG MOMENTS

Jaison Vilera threw seven innings of two-run ball, striking out a career-high-tying eight batters. He allowed five hits and a walk, and faced the minimum over his first four innings.

Angel Manzanarez cut the deficit in half with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh, getting the Cyclones on the board.

Aberdeen's Doran Turchin doubled home two runs in the top of the fifth, giving the Ironbirds a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the frame, Turchin threw out Chandler Avant at the plate to complete an inning-ending double play. KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS

Jaison Vilera: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Chandler Avant: 3-4

Angel Manzanarez: 1-2, SAC, RBI NEWS & NOTES

Jaison Vilera became the first Cyclones starter to compile seven innings this season.

With Thursday night's loss, Brooklyn has dropped each of the past three series after winning the first four of the season.

Chandler Avant collected a career-high three hits, while Angel Manzanarez has driven in six runs in seven games. WHAT'S NEXT

Brooklyn vs. Aberdeen, Friday 6:40 p.m.

MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY

Probables: RHP Kyle Wilson (0-1, 5.68 ERA) vs. LHP Willie Rios (1-0, 3.46 ERA)

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