Pearson’s blast propels Myrtle Beach Pelicans to series win over Carolina Mudcats

Final score

(At) Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4, Carolina Mudcats 2

Turning point

Tyler Pearson hit a two-run home run to open the scoring in the second inning and Roberto Caro and Zack Short added a pair of RBIs in the frame as the Pelicans built a big early lead.

Offensive star

Pearson, who finished 1-for-3.

Decision takers

Winner: Pelicans starters Kyle Miller (4-3), who allowed two runs on five hits and struck out two in five innings.

Loser: Mudcats starter Frank Lopez (3-5), who allowed four runs on five hits and struck out three in six innings.

By the numbers

Keeping record

Carolina 57-61 (21-29 second half), Myrtle Beach 61-58 (18-30)

On deck

Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Winston-Salem Dash, 7 p.m. Sunday

This story was originally published August 13, 2017 at 9:46 PM with the headline "Pearson’s blast propels Myrtle Beach Pelicans to series win over Carolina Mudcats."