Cheng and Brannigan Doubles not enough in 5-2 loss
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Marauders drop a close game as the Dunedin Blue Jays take a 2.5 game lead in the west with a 5-2 win Saturday at LEECOM Park. The Blue Jays started their tally in the third as Cade Doughty singled home Josh Kasevich to put them
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Marauders drop a close game as the Dunedin Blue Jays take a 2.5 game lead in the west with a 5-2 win Saturday at LEECOM Park.
The Blue Jays started their tally in the third as Cade Doughty singled home Josh Kasevich to put them up 1-0.
In the top of the fourth, designated hitter Ryan McCarty hit a sacrifice fly as Devonte Brown scored from third to extend the lead to 2-0.
In the top of the sixth, the Blue Jays tacked on another sun as Jose Ferrer hit a sacrifice fly of his own to make it 3-0.
In the bottom half of the frame, Tsung-Che Cheng doubled with one out then scored on a subsequent double from Jack Brannigan. Juan Jerez then singled home Brannigan to cut the lead to 3-2.
The Blue Jays added two more runs in the eight inning to cap the game at 5-2.
The series continues Sunday with first pitch scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at LECOM Park. RHP Po-Yu Chen will start for the Marauders, while the Blue Jays have yet to announce a starter.
For more information about the Bradenton Marauders, please call (941) 747-3031, visit BradentonMarauders.com, or email [email protected].
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