Salem cools Pelicans, takes series opener
Final score
Salem Red Sox 4, Myrtle Beach Pelicans 3
Turning point
With runners on second and third, a two-run double by Andrew Benintendi gave the Red Sox a lead they would not relinquish.
The man
Yasiel Balaguert continued his solid play to begin the season, adding three more hits to his total. He also had an RBI.
Decision takers
W – Jamie Callahan (1-1) L – Ryan McNeil (0-1) S – Taylor Grover
By The Numbers
Keeping records
Myrtle Beach Pelicans 11-10; Salem Red Sox 14-8
NEXT UP
Who: Salem Red Sox at Myrtle Beach Pelicans
When: 7:05 p.m.
Radio: 1450-AM
This story was originally published April 21, 2016 at 12:56 AM with the headline "Salem cools Pelicans, takes series opener."