BlueClaws Clip Cyclones in Series Opener

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April 25, 2023) — RF Stanley Consuegra uncorked a three-run home run in the third and C Kevin Parada collected a pair of knocks, but 10 walks to Jersey Shore hitters were the difference. The BlueClaws grabbed the lead for good in the sixth and defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones, 7-4, on Tuesday night at ShoreTown Ballpark.

The BlueClaws (7-8) wasted no time getting on the scoreboard as their first three batters of the game reached on a walk and consecutive singles. After back-to-back strikeouts, a single to right by RF Leandro Pineda put Jersey Shore ahead, 1-0.

An inning later, the BlueClaws remained on the attack. SS Casey Martin walked and stole second before scoring on C Anthony Quirion’s single. After LF Troy Schreffler reached on a fielder’s choice, he swiped second and crossed on a knock from DH Nick Ward.

Trailing 3-0, Brooklyn (5-10) drew even in the third. Parada roped a single to right and went from first to third on a fielder’s choice and a throwing error.

On the first pitch he saw, Consuegra unfurled a line drive rope that was reeled in by a fan on the left-field berm for a three-run home run. The 22-year-old's team-leading fourth blast of the season tied the contest at three apiece.

In the sixth, it was the Cyclones turn to take the lead. SS William Lugo coaxed a leadoff walk before stealing second and advancing to third on a passed ball. 2B Justin Guerrera lofted a sacrifice fly to center to give Brooklyn a 4-3 advantage.

The lead did not last, however. Jersey Shore loaded the bags in the bottom of the sixth on a double and a pair of walks. The BlueClaws regained the lead on a two-out walk to Ward and an infield RBI single from 2B Wilfredo Flores.

The Claws added insurance in the seventh and eighth. Pineda collected an RBI on a ground out to the catcher and 3B Kendall Simmons racked up a run-producing single.

In the ninth, RHP Matt Russell entered for Jersey Shore and closed out the ballgame. The right-hander worked around a one-out walk to earn his first career save.

Neither starter received a decision. RHP Blade Tidwell struck out six for Brooklyn over a season-high five innings. LHP Matt Osterberg permitted three runs (two earned) over five for Jersey Shore.

RHP Chase Antle (2-0) collected his second win of the season out of the bullpen for the BlueClaws. Cyclones’ RHP Jace Beck (0-1) was saddled with his first defeat.

Brooklyn will try and return to the win column in game two of the series on Wednesday. RHP Cameron Foster (0-2, 8.00 ERA) is slated to make his second career start. Jersey Shore is expected to hand the ball to LHP Jordan Fowler (1-0, 3.65). The first pitch from ShoreTown Ballpark is scheduled for 11:05 a.m.