Toledo Mud Hens 10, Iowa Cubs 2
Max Clark homered again as the Mud Hens defeated the Cubs, backed by a solid bullpen performance. Troy Watson threw 3.2 scoreless innings, and the Hens built a lead with home runs from Tyler Gentry and Eduardo Valencia. In the eighth, they scored six runs, with Jace Jung contributing a two-run double. Scott Effross allowed two runs in the ninth, but the Hens secured the victory.
Erie SeaWolves 4, Richmond Flying Squirrels 2
Kenny Serwa excelled with seven strikeouts over five innings as the SeaWolves rallied late for the win. Bennett Lee’s eighth-inning home run tied the game, and a series of walks and hits led to a three-run inning. Tyler Owens allowed a run in the eighth, but Brett Callahan’s double in the ninth secured the victory. The series is tied going into the next game.
West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Dayton Dragons 4
The Whitecaps rallied with a three-run eighth inning to win against the Dragons. Andrew Sears pitched three solid innings, while Ben Jacobs struggled but got the win. The Whitecaps tied the game with key hits and took the lead with a pop-up error from the Dragons. Jalen Evans earned a save, securing the victory for West Michigan.
Lakeland Flying Tigers 11, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 5
The Flying Tigers broke the game open with a six-run eighth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Hunter Dobbins. They started strong with a two-run triple from Edian Espinal, but Fort Myers tied the game before Lakeland regained control. Jude Warwick also contributed with a two-run triple, and the team’s offense surged late. The series is tied with a crucial game ahead.
