Hamilton Generals stole the lead late in the game in a 9-8 victory over Man./Essex Mariners on Thursday. The game was tied at five with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the sixth when Tobin Clark-Goldfeld drew a walk, scoring one run.
Hamilton Generals built a four-run lead in the sixth inning and then held off Man./Essex Mariners's charge. Man./Essex Mariners scored three runs in the failed comeback on a single by Mike Quill and a home run by Kevin Carter.
Man./Essex Mariners fired up the offense in the first inning. An error scored one run for Man./Essex Mariners.Hamilton Generals knotted the game up at four in the bottom of the fourth inning. Larry Saggese hit into a fielder's choice, scoring one run.
Hunter Willochoski pitched Hamilton Generals to victory. The righty allowed four hits and three runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one. Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog went five innings, allowing five runs on four hits and striking out five. Nick Freni led Hamilton Generals with two hits in three at bats.
Man./Essex Mariners tallied eight hits in the game. Carter and Sachem Ramos all collected multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners.
