Wilmington Scores Seven in First Two Innings

June 13, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Hub City Spartanburgers News Release

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Wilmington stunned Hub City ace David Davalillo early and rode seven runs through the first two innings to an 8-0 victory Friday night. The Blue Rocks (28-33) have won four straight games to start the series; the Spartanburgers (30-31) are now two and-a-half games out of first place in the South Atlantic League South Division.

Through his first nine starts combined, Davalillo (L, 4-1) allowed two runs in the first inning. The Blue Rocks tagged him for two runs in the first, and four in the second. In the first, T.J. White squibbed a one-out double down the third base line to score Cortland Lawson. Then Marcus Brown brought in Branden Boissiere on a sacrifice fly.

The second inning was more difficult for Davalillo, who allowed a single and a walk to start. After a flyout, Sam Petersen doubled in both runners. Lawson promptly replaced Petersen on second after a two-bagger of his own. Davalillo induced a groundout to second to snag another out; that ended his night. White welcomed Wilian Bormie, Hub City's replacement, with a two-run homer over the right field wall.

The 'Burgers only managed two hits against starter Andry Lara, one from Keith Jones II and one from Yeison Morrobel. Wander Arias (W, 2-3) and Jared Simpson held the Spartanburgers hitless after that. Hub City's bullpen collected 13 strikeouts, including four apiece from Eric Loomis and Adonis Villavicencio. Wilmington scored its final run on a walk, stolen base and wild pitch.

The Spartanburgers search for a much-needed win on Saturday evening with RHP D.J. McCarty (0-2, 6.39 ERA) on the bump. Wilmington aims for a fifth straight in the series with LHP Alex Clemmey (2-4, 3.33 ERA) pitching. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. ET.

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