Pitching Highlights Potomac's 7-2 Victory Over Pelicans
Woodbridge, VA-Thanks to a five-run second inning, and a dominant start from LHP Taylor Guilbeau (W, 3-3), the Potomac Nationals (18-25, 51-61) picked up a 7-2 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (16-28, 59-55) Tuesday night at Pfitzner Stadium. The Potomac pitching trio of Guilbeau, RHP Ronald Peña , and
Woodbridge, VA-Thanks to a five-run second inning, and a dominant start from LHP
Myrtle Beach took an early lead, as the P-Nats fell behind just two batters into the game. DH
The P-Nats sent nine men to the plate in the second inning, tallied six hits, and scored five runs in frame against RHP
Guilbeau cruised through much of his outing, as he allowed just six men to reach base over seven innings. The left-handed starter set a season high with nine strikeouts. Guilbeau gave up an unearned run in the fifth inning, as 1B
Potomac wrapped up the scoring in the game with two insurance runs in the eighth inning off of RHP
In the victory, the P-Nats improved to 7-2 vs. Myrtle Beach this season. With a chance to take the third and final series of the season between the two teams, Potomac will send RHP
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Carolina League affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Sponsorship opportunities for the P-Nats' 2017 season and beyond are available, as well as all-inclusive corporate outings to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz. For more information on Potomac Nationals 2017 single game tickets, season tickets, mini plans, group outings, and picnic packages, visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the Potomac Nationals' Extreme Custom Collision Ticket Office at 703-590-2311.
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