Hodges’ sixth inning blast proves enough to push Pelicans past Salem Red Sox

Final score

Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4, Salem Red Sox 3

Turning point

With the game tied at 3-all in the sixth, a solo home run by designated hitter Jesse Hodges broke the tie, along with proving to be the winning run for the Pelicans.

Offensive star

Myrtle Beach shortstop Zack Short was 2-for-4 on the night, including a home run to lead things off for the Pelicans.

Decision takers

Winner: Myrtle Beach reliever Jordan Minch (1-3) pitched 2/3 of an inning, striking out a batter during his brief time on the mound.

Loser: In a losing effort, Salem’s Matthew Kent (7-5) went seven innings, giving up four runs on eight hits. He struck out seven Myrtle Beach batters.

By the numbers

Keeping record

Myrtle Beach improves to 16-26 in the second half of the Carolina League season, while Salem falls to 23-20.

On deck

Myrtle Beach and Salem wrap up a four-game set Sunday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

This story was originally published August 5, 2017 at 10:13 PM with the headline "Hodges’ sixth inning blast proves enough to push Pelicans past Salem Red Sox."