Myrtle Beach Pelicans build early lead, top Carolina Mudcats

Final score

(At) Myrtle Beach Pelicans 6, Carolina Mudcats 1

Turning point

Eloy Jimenez highlighted a four-run first inning with a two-run home run as the Pelicans staked out to a big lead early.

Offensive star

Jimenez, who made the most of his lone hit.

Decision takers

Winner: Pelicans reliever Tommy Thorpe (3-2), who struck out one in 1 2/3 hitless innings.

Loser: Mudcats starter Trey Supak (1-1), who allowed four runs on six hits and struck out five in five innings.

By the numbers

On deck

Carolina at Myrtle Beach, 7:05 p.m. Monday.

This story was originally published June 11, 2017 at 9:11 PM with the headline "Myrtle Beach Pelicans build early lead, top Carolina Mudcats."