Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Myrtle Beach Pelicans top Frederick Keys in 13-inning contest

Pelicans outfielder Jeffrey Baez had a key hit during the Pelicans’ 5-4 win Tuesday over Frederick.
Pelicans outfielder Jeffrey Baez had a key hit during the Pelicans’ 5-4 win Tuesday over Frederick. jblackmon@thesunnews.com

Final score

Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5, Frederick (Md.) Keys 4, 13 innings (Box score)

Turning point

After three scoreless extra frames, the Pelicans capitalized as David Bote hit an RBI single and Jeffrey Baez followed with a two-RBI single to give Myrtle Beach a three-run advantage.

Close, but no cigar

Aderlin Rodriguez hit an RBI double, and Jomar Reyes had a two-out RBI single to bring the Keys within one, but Josh Hart grounded out to end the contest as Frederick fell short.

The man

Bote, who was 3-for-6 with one RBI and two runs.

Decision takers

W–Craig Brooks (2-0, 8.22 ERA); L–Ivan Hernandez (2-1, 4.09); S–Norwood (1).

By the numbers

Keeping records

Myrtle Beach Pelicans (58-51 overall, 22-17 second half), Frederick Keys (53-54, 17-20)

Max McKinnon: 843-626-0302, @mmckinnonTSN

Next up

Who: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Frederick Keys

When: Noon, Wednesday

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This story was originally published August 2, 2016 at 11:43 PM with the headline "Myrtle Beach Pelicans top Frederick Keys in 13-inning contest."

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