Hillman, bullpen shut down Myrtle Beach in series opener
Lynchburg, Va. - After being perfected through five innings, the Lynchburg Hillcats offense woke up in the later innings and Lynchburg pulled away with a 2-0 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday night.The Hillcats (20-19) cashed in on some late rallies as the Myrtle Beach (15-27) bullpen fell apart
Lynchburg, Va. - After being perfected through five innings, the Lynchburg Hillcats offense woke up in the later innings and Lynchburg pulled away with a 2-0 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Friday night.
The Hillcats (20-19) cashed in on some late rallies as the Myrtle Beach (15-27) bullpen fell apart late.
The Hillcats and Pelicans cruised through the first six innings of the game without incident until the Lynchburg offense came alive in the bottom of the seventh.
Lynchburg added onto its lead in the eighth inning.
The Hillcats will look to secure the series win on Saturday. The Pelicans will send right-hander
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 5:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
Aloha Weekend continues on Saturday with Pirates vs. Royalty Night. Saturday's contest will also include a postgame fireworks show presented by Hillcats Baseball.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.