Morgan's six hitless innings lead Lynchburg to 1-0 shutout win
Lynchburg, Va. - Eli Morgan did not allow a hit and matched a career-high with nine strikeouts, as the Hillcats came within four outs of a combined no-hitter in a 1-0 shutout of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday.
Lynchburg, Va. - Eli Morgan did not allow a hit and matched a career-high with nine strikeouts, as the Hillcats came within four outs of a combined no-hitter in a 1-0 shutout of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday.
The Birds' first hit of the game came with two outs in the eighth inning, when
The Hillcats (30-38, 1-0) began the second half in nearly identical fashion to how they began the first half, when they edged Down East 1-0 to begin the season.
Morgan (Win, 3-2) walked
The Hillcats threatened again in the third inning, loading the bases, but were unable to come through against Myrtle Beach starter
Lynchburg also stranded the bases loaded in the seventh inning, leaving eight men on base overall on the night, and going just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Robinson tossed 1.2 scoreless in relief and
The Hillcats also two-hit the Pelicans on May 6, when
The teams continue their four-game series on Friday night, when the Hillcats send the righty Plesac (4-3, 4.98) to the hill, to face off with Myrtle Beach right-hander Cory Abbott (1-1, 4.50). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Stadium.
It will be Jurassic at the Park Night at City Stadium, and the first 1,000 fans will receive a
Max Gun and Matt Present will be on the air at 6:20 p.m. with the Hillcats pregame show on TuneIn Radio and Radio434.
For tickets and more information visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, the City Stadium box office, or call 434-528-1144.