Hodges’ grand slam propels Myrtle Beach Pelicans past Buies Creek Astros

Final score

Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5, (at) Buies Creek Astros 4

Turning point

With the Pelicans leading 1-0, Jesse Hodges hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to give Myrtle Beach just enough to hold off the Astros.

Offensive star

Hodges, whose lone hit was a big one.

Decision takers

Winner: Pelicans starter Duncan Robinson (1-2), who allowed one hit and struck out five in five shutout innings.

Loser: Astros starter Hector Perez (4-4), who allowed three runs on six hits and struck out six in five innings.

By the numbers

Keeping record

Myrtle Beach 53-41 (10-14 second half), Buies Creek 54-42 (17-9)

On deck

Down East Wood Ducks at Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 7:05 p.m. Thursday

This story was originally published July 18, 2017 at 10:32 PM with the headline "Hodges’ grand slam propels Myrtle Beach Pelicans past Buies Creek Astros."