Hens beat RailRiders and rain on Sunday
Toledo, OH - The Toledo Mud Hens topped the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday at Fifth Third Field by a score of 4-3 in a game shortened by rain. The game was delayed, and eventually called, for rain following the top of the eighth inning.
Toledo, OH - The Toledo Mud Hens topped the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday at Fifth Third Field by a score of 4-3 in a game shortened by rain. The game was delayed, and eventually called, for rain following the top of the eighth inning.
Just before the rain delay, the Hens reclaimed the lead. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh,
To begin the game,
In the Hens half of the first,
The bottom of the third proved to be a big inning for the Mud Hens.
After allowing a run in the first, Carpenter settled in for Toledo on the mound. He didn't allow a hit in the second, third or fourth innings, and walked just one. In the fifth, he walked another and allowed a single, but no damage was done.
In the top of the sixth, Lavarnway reached again, this time doubling to right. With two outs,
As for the RailRiders' starter,
Brothers was welcomed to the game by a Peterson single followed by a
With the rain, that would be Brothers' only inning of action, with him striking out one, walking two and giving up one run on one hit. As for the Hens reliever, Watkins, he tossed two innings, allowing just one hit and striking out one as well.
What's Next:
The Mud Hens will have an off day on Monday before returning to the road on Tuesday for what will be a seven game road trip. The trip will begin in Ohio, with Toledo taking on Columbus for a three game series spanning from Tuesday until Thursday. Tuesday's game is set to begin at 6:35 p.m. with starting pitchers yet to be announced.
#RoadToDetroit Report (rankings according to MLB.com 2019 Prospect Watch):
5. OF
6. RHP
7. IF Willi Castro: 1 for 3, 3B
10. RHP
12. C
16. OF Jake Robson: DNP
20. OF Daniel Woodrow: 1 for 3, 2B, RBI
23. RHP
25. RHP
28. LHP
29. OF Dustin Peterson: 1 for 3
Hens Notes:
- Willi Castro's six triples lead the International League in the category.
- Ryan Carpenter set a new season high for himself in Toledo, striking out seven. He previously struck out six in Indianapolis on April 15.