Adam Wilk proves he is ready for AAA, but Hens lose 5-1

The Mud Hens fall to 1-4 after losing the series opener against the Indianapolis Indians. Adam Wilk looked impressive in his AAA debut giving up 1 earned run in 5.1 innings.

Centerfielder Clete Thomas got the Mud Hens first on the scoreboard when he belted a moonshot solo Home Run that cleared Victory Field during the top of the second.

Wilk's five and a third innings pitched were masterful including a pickoff of speedy Indian Gorkys Hernandez. Adam Wilk was also aided by tremendous outfield catches by all of the outfielders. Third Baseman Danny Worth also joined the great defensive effort when he caught a foul ball along the Indianapolis dugout in the bottom of the third.

Brendon Wise came in for relief in the bottom of sixth and struggled to find the strike zone. Indianapolis had the most unusual of innings when they scored their first four runs without the ball ever leaving the infield. Through a series infield hits, errors, and walks, the Indians took a commanding 5-1 lead in the sixth inning.

The Mud Hen bullpen regained their composure after the sixth inning giving up no more runs but unfortunately the offense could not score any runs either to make a comeback. Veteran Timo Perez continued his great early April by going 2-4.

The Mud Hens play Indianapolis again on Tuesday at 11:05 am.

Game Notes

• Both teams featured starting pitchers making their AAA debuts (IND- Rudy Owens and TOL- Adam Wilk.)
• Adam Wilk threw 82 pitches, 57 of which were strikes.
• Monday's game was the fifth straight game that the Indians gave up the first run.

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