Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Myrtle Beach Pelicans top Carolina Mudcats in 12

Jeimer Candelario doubled in Mark Zagunis in the 12th inning Saturday night to lead the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to a 3-2 win over the Carolina Mudcats.

Zagunis led off the inning with a triple.

Leading 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth, the Pelicans were unable to close it out in regulation. Zach Cates came on in relief and surrendered a solo home run to the first batter he faced, Jose Briceno.

James Pugliese (3-0) allowed two hits and struck out one in two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the win.

This story was originally published May 16, 2015 at 10:43 PM with the headline "Myrtle Beach Pelicans top Carolina Mudcats in 12."

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