Mud Hens post 15 strikeouts but fall to Railriders
For the second time in a week, the Mud Hens pitchers collected more than a dozen strikeouts in one game. After their 15-strikeout effort against the Norfolk Tides, Toledo combined for 15 strikeouts in this evening's game.While the pitching had no problem punching out opposing batters, their bats were quite
For the second time in a week, the Mud Hens pitchers collected more than a dozen strikeouts in one game. After their 15-strikeout effort against the Norfolk Tides, Toledo combined for 15 strikeouts in this evening's game.
While the pitching had no problem punching out opposing batters, their bats were quite outside of a two-run double by
Cuevas had the strikeout working for him early and often, starting the game off with two K's in the first inning. Adams was able to work equally as quickly, though he faced some stiff opposition from Navarro and surrendered a walk to him after a 14-pitch at bat.
The Railriders were able to get on the board in the second inning with a long home run to left field off of the bat of
They were dropped 1-2-3 in the second, but a lead off single from
Clint Frazier was able to strike again in the top of the fourth with a double, but Cuevas was able to work around it and hold the Toledo lead at 1.
A single by
Matt den Dekker walked with one out in the bottom of the fifth, but was caught stealing for the second time in the game and Adams was able to get out of it without allowing a run.
After his 10th strikeout in the game in the top of the sixth, things began to unravel a bit for the starter Cuevas. A double to
The Mud Hens were set down in the top of the seventh despite a Navarro single, but the Railriders were able to add to their lead in their side of the frame.
Infante collected another hit in the 7th to hold his average on the season over .300, but the Mud Hens were not able to push him across the plate. Luckily for them however,
Railriders reliever
Scranton closer
The Mud Hens continue their series with the Railriders on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 and after the game there will be fireworks once again!