Mudcats tap out BeerMongers 3-2

SALEM, Virginia (May 2, 2019) - Kutter Crawford matched his career-best, punching out eight Mudcats through 4 2/3 innings before Carolina fought back, edging out the BeerMongers 3-2 Thursday night at Haley Toyota Field.

How It Happened
* The Mudcats scored first, Peyton Henry drove in Devin Hairston with an RBI single for a 1-0 lead in the 3rd.
* Salem pushed back in the bottom of the frame, Marco Hernández and Pedro Castellanos knocked consecutive RBI singles to take the lead back 2-1.
* Carolina answered again in the 5th, Rob Henry scored two on a single to re-claim the lead 3-2.
* Eduard Bazardo and Andrew Politi combined for 4 1/3 of scoreless relief. The righties only allowed one hit each and racked up 7 strikeouts.

Standout Sox
* Marco Hernandez: 2-for-3, RBI, 2B
* Pedro Castellanos: 1-for-4, RBI
* Jagger Rusconi: 1-for-4, R, 2B

Noteworthy
* The Salem BeerMongers made their 2019 debut. The branding is a tribute to the booming local brewery industry in the Roanoke valley.
What's Next
Salem Red Sox at Myrtle Beach Pelicans, May 2, 2019. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST.
LHP Enmanuel DeJesus vs. RHP Javier Assad
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The Salem Red Sox are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and call Haley Toyota Field in Salem, Virginia home. The team was founded in 1968 and purchased by Fenway Sports Management in December of 2007. For more information on the Salem Red Sox, please visit SalemRedSox.com or contact Melanie Newman at [email protected]