Hamilton Generals Can't Catch Up To Man./Essex Mariners
Hamilton Generals watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 9-1 loss to Man./Essex Mariners on Wednesday. Man./Essex Mariners scored on a home run by Harry Painter in the first inning, a single by EJ Field in the second inning, and a single by Mike Quill in the second inning.
The Hamilton Generals struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Man./Essex Mariners, giving up nine runs. Man./Essex Mariners got things moving in the first inning, when Painter homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.
Man./Essex Mariners scored four runs in the second inning. Field and Quill powered the big inning with RBIs. Rusty Tucker was the winning pitcher for Man./Essex Mariners. The hurler surrendered one run on two hits over seven innings, striking out seven.
Luke Painchaud took the loss for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher lasted one inning, allowing four hits and three runs while walking zero. Aidan Cann and Jake Lanciani each managed one hit to lead Hamilton Generals. Man./Essex Mariners totaled 11 hits in the game. Dylan Wilson, Caulin Rogers, Painter, and Quill all had multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners.
