Peter Clark pitched a 3 hit shutout and Alex Ray had 2 hits including a 2 run homer as the Mariners picked up a 5 to 0 win in Hamilton.
Hamilton pitcher Luke Painchaud threw a complete game for the Generals, allowing zero earned runs.
Late Score Costs Hamilton Generals Against Man./Essex Mariners
Hamilton Generals stayed in it until the end, but Man./Essex Mariners pulled away late in a 5-0 victory on Thursday. The game was tied at zero with Man./Essex Mariners batting in the top of the fifth when there was an error, scoring one run.
A single by Mark Ruggiero in the second inning was a positive for Hamilton Generals.
Peter Clark earned the win for Man./Essex Mariners. He went seven innings, giving up zero runs, three hits, striking out one, and walking zero. Luke Painchaud took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He threw seven innings, giving up five runs, five hits, and striking out four.
Ruggiero went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits.
Alex Ray led Man./Essex Mariners with two hits in four at bats.