Martinez makes quality start, Pelicans top Potomac
Final score
Myrtle Beach Pelicans 4, Potomac Nationals 2 (box score)
Turning point
When the Pelicans put together a three-run sixth inning off right-hander Austen Williams who – to that point – had not allowed a hit.
The man
Pelicans starter Jonathan Martinez, who scattered four hits in six shutout frames in his return from the disabled list. The right-hander walked three and struck out two.
Decision takers
W–Martinez (9-2). L–Austen Williams (4-5). S–David Berg (4).
Keeping records
Myrtle Beach Pelicans (78-54 overall, 37-26 second half), Potomac Nationals (63-71, 30-34)
Next up
Who | Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Potomac Nationals
When | 7 p.m. Thursday
Radio | 1450-AM
By the numbers
2
The Pelicans’ elimination number for the second half Southern Division title as Winston-Salem won once again on Wednesday.
5
Hitless innings for Potomac’s Austen Williams. He allowed three hits and three unearned runs in the sixth.
18
Consecutive scoreless innings for Martinez, who added six more against the Nationals
This story was originally published September 2, 2015 at 11:33 PM with the headline "Martinez makes quality start, Pelicans top Potomac."