In the bottom of the 9th, the Crawdads, sparked by a five-run surge over the last two innings, had two runners on with two outs against the Salem Red Sox. Antonis Macias battled through an eight-pitch at-bat but popped out to second base, ending the rally.

Offensive Standouts
Pablo Guerrero and Rafe Perich each tallied two hits and an RBI, while Wady Mendez and Esteban Mejia drove in two runs apiece, leading the Crawdads' offense.

Pitching Struggles
Starting pitcher Kamdyn Perry (L, 0-1) struggled, lasting three innings and allowing seven hits, eight runs (seven earned), three walks, and two strikeouts.

Reliever Jake Jekielek pitched 2.1 innings, giving up three hits, four runs, two walks, and recording two strikeouts.

Looking Ahead
Game 2 of the six-game series against the Salem Red Sox is set for tomorrow at 6:00 PM, with J’Briell Easley taking the mound for the Crawdads.

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Jeff Hewitt
Jeff Hewitt
I’m a Dallas area sports fanatic for over 50 years living in Houston with my wonderful wife. I am a dad to 4 and a Poppi to 5 wonderful grandkids! I’m dealing with a disease called Transverse Myelitis, which limits some things but never baseball!
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