Solter, offense bury Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Lynchburg, Va. - The Lynchburg Hillcats collected 14 hits as they cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Saturday night.Lynchburg (21-19) took a lead in the second inning and never looked back as Myrtle Beach (15-28) continues to falter in the first half of the season.
Lynchburg, Va. - The Lynchburg Hillcats collected 14 hits as they cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Saturday night.
Lynchburg (21-19) took a lead in the second inning and never looked back as Myrtle Beach (15-28) continues to falter in the first half of the season.
The Pelicans got on the board first in the top of the second inning.
To the bottom of the second inning, where
The Hillcats added to their lead in the fourth inning. Laureano singled his way aboard and moved up to third on a single by
In the sixth inning, Wakamatsu led off the frame with a double. A two-out RBI single by
Lynchburg tacked on another in the seventh inning. Brooks doubled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Collins. A wild pitch allowed Brooks to run home to push the Hillcats lead to 5-1.
In the eighth inning, the Hillcats added the cherry on top when
Brooks, Laureano, Wakamatsu and Jones each collected multi-hit games.
The Hillcats will aim for the series sweep on Sunday as they conclude their 10-game homestand against the Pelicans. Lynchburg will send right-handed starter
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 2:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
Sunday will also be a Sandlot Sunday, in which all kids in attendance will be able to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.