Rivera powers Hillcats to series win over Pelicans
Lynchburg, Va. - The Lynchburg Hillcats took advantage of a fourth-inning home run by catcher Mike Rivera to cruise to a 5-3 win over Myrtle Beach on Saturday night.Lynchburg (11-6, 43-41) has won its last six games decided by two runs or fewer as they push the Pelicans (9-9, 30-54) back
Lynchburg, Va. - The Lynchburg Hillcats took advantage of a fourth-inning home run by catcher
Lynchburg (11-6, 43-41) has won its last six games decided by two runs or fewer as they push the Pelicans (9-9, 30-54) back to .500 in the second half.
The Pelicans opened up the scoring in the second inning.
Lynchburg took the lead in a big fourth frame.
In the top of the fifth, Myrtle Beach struck again.
Kwan walked to start the home fifth. After a throwing error by
The Pelicans rallied again in the sixth.
Assad surrendered five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out two.
The Hillcats will hit the road for a nine-game road trip starting Sunday in Carolina. They will also face Down East and Myrtle Beach on the road swing. The Mudcats will send righty
Max Gun and Anders Jorstad will be on the air at 1:50 p.m. with the Hillcats pre-game show on TuneIn Radio and the Radio434 App.
The Hillcats will return to City Stadium on July 17 for a six-game home stand against Fayetteville and Frederick. Homestand highlights include Winning Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Fantastic Friday, Sparkling Saturday, and Sandlot Sunday. Friday's postgame fireworks show will be presented by Pepsi while Saturday's will be presented by Kona Ice.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.