Charlotte corrals Daytona in game two

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - 3B Bryant Flete hammered a solo home run in the seventh and added a double in the ninth, but the Charlotte Stone Crabs used a seven-run fifth inning to defeat the Daytona Tortugas, 13-2, in front of 1,195 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday night.

Scoreless through four frames, the Stone Crabs (39-15, 74-46) erupted in a massive way in the fifth. Following a single by LF Michael Smith (1-5, R) and a double from 1B-2B Zach Rutherford (1-5, R, 2B, SO) to start the frame, CF Garrett Whitley (3-4, 2 R, 3B, 2 RBI, BB, SO) clocked a two-run triple to right-center, putting Charlotte ahead, 2-0. C Zac Law (2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB) proceeded to smash a run-producing single to make it a 3-0 contest.
After a hit-by-pitch and a pair of walks forced in a fourth tally, RF Moisés Gómez (1-5, RBI) ripped a base-hit to left with the bases still loaded. Three runs crossed the dish on the play - the latter scoring on a throwing error - giving the Stone Crabs a 7-0 edge.
Charlotte's offense would add three more in the seventh and eighth, respectively. DH Ronaldo Hernández (2-4, 2 R, HR, 5 RBI, BB) wallopped a three-run home run to left - his eighth - in the seventh to extend the visitor's advantage to 10-0. The Stone Crabs tallied three on an RBI ground-rule double from PH-1B Joey Roach (1-1, R, 2B, RBI), a run-scoring single to right from Hernández, and a wild pitch.
Daytona was able to break up the shutout in the seventh, as Flete (2-3, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI) rifled the first pitch of the inning for a solo home run to right-center. The 26-year-old's third dinger of the year made it a 10-1 contest, at the time. In the game's final frame, Flete doubled to left, scooted to third on a wild pitch, and scored on a ground out by C Hendrik Clementina (1-4, RBI).
LHP Cristopher Sánchez (5.0 IP, H, 5 SO) was nearly untouchable for Charlotte. The 22-year-old yielded just an infield single to RF Andy Sugilio (1-4) in the second inning en route to his first Florida State League win.
Daytona's RHP Austin Orewiler (4.1 IP, 5 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, SO) cruised through four innings before running into trouble in the fifth. The former Rice Owl was saddled with his ninth defeat of the campaign.
Fun and community will be center stage on Wednesday with a Wishful Wednesday presented by VyStar Credit Union. Each Wednesday home game, the Tortugas celebrate, recognize, and help raise awareness and funds for local charities around Volusia County. Fans are encouraged to bring their four-legged furry friends for a "nine-inning vacation" of their own for a Bark in the Park Night presented by NextHome at the Beach. For just $2, patrons can purchase a "pooch pass" to have their pup join them at the game. Spiked seltzers will also go for just $3 throughout the night, as a part of the Tortugas' Yappy Hours.
Cincinnati's No. 23 prospect per MLBPipeline.com - RHP Jared Solomon (0-7, 4.89 ERA) - is scheduled to take the hill for Daytona in game three. Charlotte is expected to counter with RHP Stephen Woods Jr. (9-2, 2.12 ERA).
The Tortugas Pre-Game Show will kick off the broadcast at 6:50 p.m. ET, leading up to the 7:05 p.m. ET start at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Wednesday evening's contest can be heard on www.daytonatortugas.com or via the TuneIn Radio and MiLB First Pitch apps.
Multi-game plans and single-game tickets are still currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com, or by calling the Tortugas' Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.
ABOUT THE DAYTONA TORTUGAS
The Daytona Tortugas are the High-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of the Florida State League. The Tortugas play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in downtown Daytona Beach, Fla. Jackie Robinson Ballpark also plays host to Bethune-Cookman University, the Beijing Shougang Eagles of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and many large community events and initiatives throughout the season.