SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Wahoos Club Four Home Runs, Defeat Braves 5-1

Published on April 25, 2014 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Mississippi Braves 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos (9-13) crushed four home runs to extend the team's league-leading total to 25. Wahoos pitching held the Braves (8-14) to just six hits on the night.

RHP Daniel Corcino had his longest outing of the season for the Wahoos; he allowed 1 R/ER and gave up three hits in 6.2 innings of work. Drew Hayes came on and pitched 1.0 innings of relief behind Corcino. Hayes gave up no runs and just one hit out of the bullpen. RHP Shane Dyer finished the game for the Wahoos and earned the save. Dyer pitched 1.1 innings in relief and struck out three batters.

Catcher Bryan Anderson had a huge night at the plate for the Wahoos; he went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI. Anderson now has five home runs on the season, which ties him with teammates Rey Navarro and Donald Lutz for the league lead. Travis Mattair continued his hot-streak going 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season. Juan Silverio joined the home run party and hit his second of the year, a solo shot in the fifth inning. The Wahoos scored at least five runs so use the promo code WAHOOS and receive 50% off your entire order Saturday at PapaJohns.com

Major League pitcher Mike Minor made his final rehab start for the Braves. Minor gave up 5 R/ER and 10 hits to the Wahoos. The left-hander added two strikeouts to his ledger. James Hoyt pitched 1.0 inning in relief and struck out two Wahoo batters.

Left fielder Mycal Jones led off the game with a home run and went 2-for-4 in the contest. Third baseman Kyle Kubitza smashed a double to the right-center field gap and went 1-for-3.

The Reds' top prospect Robert Stephenson (2-1, 4.41) will start for the Wahoos on Saturday night. The Braves will send their fourth best prospect, Jason Hursh (1-2, 2.95), to the bump in opposition of Stephenson. A fireworks show presented by Pen Air Federal Credit Union will follow the game on Saturday. Over 20 boy and girl scout troops will take part in a pregame parade and the troops will also enjoy a movie under the stars as they camp out on the field after the fireworks show.

Saturday's game will be broadcast live on WFGX-TV and can be heard on ESPN Pensacola.

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