Alamo’s three-home run day propels Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of Blue Rocks
Game 1 Final score
Myrtle Beach Pelicans 9, (at) Wilmington Blue Rocks 1
Turning point
The Pelicans hit four home runs in the second through fifth innings to build 6-0 lead and never looked back.
Offensive star
Tyler Alamo, who had two home runs and went 3-for-4 overall.
Decision takers
Winner: Pelicans reliver Dakota Mekkes (4-1), who allowed one run on three hits and struck out three in two innings.
Loser: Blue Rocks starter Christian Castillo (6-11), who allowed six runs on nine hits and struck out two in 4 1/3 innings.
By the numbers
Game 2 Final score
Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4, Wilmington Blue Rocks 2
Turning point
Trailing 2-1, the Pelicans retook the lead on a two-run home run from Tyler Alamo – his third of the day – and held off the Blue Rocks for a doubleheader sweep.
Offensive star
Alamo, who showed off his power in the second straight game
Decision takers
Winner: Pelicans starter Thomas Hatch (5-10), who allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and struck out four in five innings
Loser: Blue Rocks starter Colin Rodgers (2-5), who allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and struck out two in 4 2/3 innings.
By the numbers
Keeping record
Myrtle Beach 67-59 (24-32), Wilmington 64-61 (25-30)
On deck
Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Wilmington, 1:35 p.m. Sunday
David Wetzel: 843-626-0295, @MYBSports
This story was originally published August 19, 2017 at 10:33 PM with the headline "Alamo’s three-home run day propels Pelicans to doubleheader sweep of Blue Rocks."