Hillcats Eke Out Fourth Straight Victory

Lynchburg, Virginia – Yainer Diaz picked up his ninth RBI in three days and the Lynchburg Hillcats (39-35) pulled out a 3-2 win over the Carolina Mudcats (44-31).

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Carolina scored right away in the top of the first inning, when Ashton McGee went yard on Hillcats starter Jordan Jones (2-6). The homer put the Mudcats up 1-0.
• After Lynchburg was held scoreless in the first and second innings by Carolina starter Nick Belzer, the Mudcats added another score. McGee picked up another RBI when he pushed Andre Nnebe home with a single up the middle, putting the ‘Cats up 2-0.
• The Hillcats responded in the bottom of the third, kicked off by a single to center from Korey Holland. However Belzer retired two straight, keeping Holland waiting at first. Angel Martinez came to the rescue when he blasted a double to left, pushing Holland to third. Both scored thanks to a two RBI two-bagger off the bat of Yainer Diaz. The knock tied the game at two, but the Hillcats weren’t done. Jhonkensy Noel ripped a single to center, bringing Diaz home and giving the Hillcats their first lead of the night.
• Jordan Jones went five innings on the mound for Lynchburg, fanning five and just allowing the two runs.
• With the ‘Cats still up just one, Andrew Misiaszek held the score through three innings. The Lynchburg reliever went three innings allowing just one walk and no hits.
• Cade Smith closed out the day picking up a save for the Hillcats by tossing a scoreless top of the ninth inning to secure a 3-2 Lynchburg victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Both Diaz and Martinez picked up another multi-hit night..
• Lynchburg has already earned the split in the series being up 3-0 and will go for the series win Friday.

WHAT’S NEXT

The Hillcats take on the Mudcats in game four of a six game set Friday night at Bank of the James Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:30pm.

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