Pelicans secure shutout, series sweep of Wilmington Blue Rocks

Final score

(At) Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4, Wilmington Blue Rocks 0

Turning point

Up 1-0 in the fifth, the Pelicans added a little insurance. The rally started with a Tyler Pearson double, followed the next batter with a Daniel Spignola triple to bring him in. Two batters later, Bryant Flete also earned a double, allowing Spignola to score.

Offensive star

Designated hitter P.J. Higgins was 2-for-4 with a run scored to help lead Myrtle Beach to a win.

Decision takers

Winner: Adbert Alzolay (2-0) allowed three Wilmington hits in six innings of work. He struck out three, while walking one.

Loser: Cristian Castillo (0-2) scattered seven hits while striking out two Myrtle Beach batters. He gave up four runs — all earned.

By the numbers

Keeping record

Myrtle Beach moves to 12-9 on the season, winners of three games in a row. Wilmington is 7-13.

Up next

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will travel to Lynchburg, Va., for the first of a three-game set with the Hillcats. First pitch is at 6:30 p.m.

This story was originally published April 27, 2017 at 11:30 PM with the headline "Pelicans secure shutout, series sweep of Wilmington Blue Rocks."