Garcia powers Myrtle Beach Pelicans past Carolina Mudcats

Final score

Myrtle Beach Pelicans 6, (at) Carolina Mudcats 3

Turning point

The Pelicans scored four runs in the second, highlighted by a two-run home run by Robert Garcia to build a 4-0 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Offensive star

Garcia, who also scored two runs out of the nine hole.

Decision takers

Winner: Pelicans starter Justin Steele (3-3), who allowed two runs on three hits and struck out seven in five innings.

Loser: Mudcats starter Cody Ponce (5-4), who allowed five runs (one earned) on six hits and struck out eight in five innings.

By the numbers

Keeping record

Myrtle Beach 28-24, Carolina Mudcats 27-24

This story was originally published May 29, 2017 at 8:23 PM with the headline "Garcia powers Myrtle Beach Pelicans past Carolina Mudcats."