Homers lead Mudcats to sweep of Lynchburg
Zebulon, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped their third straight against the Carolina Mudcats, falling 13-2 on Tuesday.The Hillcats (11-9, 43-44) are swept for just the second time this year as the Mudcats (12-8, 51-38) win their sixth consecutive ballgame.
Zebulon, N.C. - The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped their third straight against the Carolina Mudcats, falling 13-2 on Tuesday.
The Hillcats (11-9, 43-44) are swept for just the second time this year as the Mudcats (12-8, 51-38) win their sixth consecutive ballgame.
Carolina started the scoring with a four-run second inning.
Lynchburg cut the deficit to 4-1 in the third on a
The Brewers affiliate ran way with the game with an eight-run third inning when they sent 13 hitters to the plate.
The eight runs allowed in a single inning are the most given up by the Hillcats this season.
Hillcats starter
Lynchburg's second run came in the fourth inning.
Carolina added another run in the fifth to cap the scoring at 13-2.
The Hillcats will start the second leg of their road trip on Wednesday when they take on the Down East Wood Ducks, A-Adv. affiliate of the Texas Rangers, in the opener of a three-game series. Left-hander
Max Gun will be on the air at 6:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
The Hillcats will return to City Stadium on July 17 for a six-game home stand against Fayetteville and Frederick. Homestand highlights include Winning Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Fantastic Friday, Sparkling Saturday, and Sandlot Sunday. Friday's post-game fireworks show will be presented by Pepsi while Saturday's will be presented by Kona Ice.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.