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Brevard County Top 1st
Charlie Fermaint walks.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Charlie Fermaint to 3rd.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging. Charlie Fermaint steals (1) home. Ryan Braun to 2nd. Ryan Braun steals (1) 2nd base.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a line drive to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Ryan Braun scores.
With Josh Murray batting, Hernan Iribarren steals (1) 2nd base.
Josh Murray called out on strikes.
Daytona Bottom 1st
Sam Fuld flies out to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Brevard County Top 2nd
Hasan Rasheed grounds out, first baseman Matt Craig to pitcher Justin Berg.
Freddy Parejo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Carlos Corporan doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Freddy Parejo scores.
With Charlie Fermaint batting, wild pitch by Justin Berg, Carlos Corporan to 3rd.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Carlos Corporan scores.
With Alcides Escobar batting, Charlie Fermaint steals (2) 2nd base.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig. Charlie Fermaint to 3rd.
Ryan Braun grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 2nd
Jake Fox reaches on throwing error by third baseman Ryan Braun.
Jeff Culpepper strikes out swinging.
Matt Craig flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Issmael Salas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Jake Fox to 2nd.
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a fly ball to left fielder Hasan Rasheed. Jake Fox scores. Issmael Salas to 3rd.
Olin Wick grounds into a force out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to second baseman Hernan Iribarren. Joseph Simokaitis out at 2nd.
Brevard County Top 3rd
Brendan Katin walks.
With Hernan Iribarren batting, wild pitch by Justin Berg, Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Issmael Salas to first baseman Matt Craig. Brendan Katin to 3rd.
Josh Murray strikes out swinging.
Hasan Rasheed called out on strikes.
Daytona Bottom 3rd
Sam Fuld called out on strikes.
Jemel Spearman called out on strikes.
Nic Jackson called out on strikes.
Brevard County Top 4th
Freddy Parejo walks.
Carlos Corporan grounds into double play, third baseman Jemel Spearman to second baseman Issmael Salas to first baseman Matt Craig. Freddy Parejo out at 2nd.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson.
With Alcides Escobar batting, Charlie Fermaint steals (3) 2nd base.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 4th
Jake Fox doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Jeff Culpepper walks.
Matt Craig grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Josh Murray. Jake Fox to 3rd. Jeff Culpepper to 2nd.
Issmael Salas grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray. Jake Fox scores. Jeff Culpepper to 3rd.
Joseph Simokaitis walks.
With Olin Wick batting, Jeff Culpepper caught stealing home, pitcher Steven Hammond to shortstop Alcides Escobar to catcher Carlos Corporan.
Brevard County Top 5th
Pitcher Change: Matt Weber replaces Justin Berg.
Ryan Braun singles on a ground ball to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Brendan Katin triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Ryan Braun scores.
Hernan Iribarren doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Brendan Katin scores.
Josh Murray grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Hasan Rasheed pops out to second baseman Issmael Salas.
Freddy Parejo singles on a ground ball to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Hernan Iribarren to 3rd.
Carlos Corporan bunt grounds out to catcher Jake Fox. Carlos Corporan out on batter interference.
Daytona Bottom 5th
Pitcher Change: Bo Hall replaces Steven Hammond.
Olin Wick strikes out swinging.
Sam Fuld homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Jemel Spearman called out on strikes.
Nic Jackson strikes out swinging, catcher Carlos Corporan to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Top 6th
Charlie Fermaint pops out to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Ryan Braun singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Ryan Braun out at 2nd, right fielder Jeff Culpepper to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Daytona Bottom 6th
Jake Fox walks.
Jeff Culpepper flies out to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Matt Craig flies out to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Issmael Salas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Jake Fox to 2nd.
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Jake Fox scores. Issmael Salas to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Nate Spears replaces Olin Wick.
Nate Spears flies out to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Brevard County Top 7th
Defensive switch from designated hitter to designated hitter for Nate Spears.
Pitcher Change: Angelo Burrows replaces Matt Weber.
Brendan Katin singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Josh Murray out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Angelo Burrows to second baseman Issmael Salas. Brendan Katin to 3rd. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
Hasan Rasheed grounds out, pitcher Angelo Burrows to first baseman Matt Craig.
Freddy Parejo grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 7th
Pitcher Change: Jeremy Lewis replaces Bo Hall.
Sam Fuld lines out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Brevard County Top 8th
Carlos Corporan singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Charlie Fermaint doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Carlos Corporan scores.
Alcides Escobar out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Angelo Burrows to first baseman Matt Craig. Charlie Fermaint to 3rd.
Ryan Braun out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Sam Fuld. Charlie Fermaint scores.
Brendan Katin homers (1) on a fly ball to center field.
Hernan Iribarren flies out to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Daytona Bottom 8th
Jake Fox strikes out swinging.
Jeff Culpepper pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Matt Craig singles on a line drive to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Issmael Salas grounds out, pitcher Jeremy Lewis to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Top 9th
Pitcher Change: Carlos Vasquez replaces Angelo Burrows.
Josh Murray flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Hasan Rasheed grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Freddy Parejo walks.
Carlos Corporan singles on a line drive to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Freddy Parejo to 2nd.
Charlie Fermaint grounds into a force out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to second baseman Issmael Salas. Carlos Corporan out at 2nd.
Daytona Bottom 9th
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Nate Spears grounds out, pitcher Jeremy Lewis to first baseman Josh Murray. Joseph Simokaitis to 2nd.
Sam Fuld pops out to catcher Carlos Corporan in foul territory.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees sink Cubs</b>
Brendan Katin homered and drove in two runs as Brevard County pounded out 17 hits in a 9-4 Opening Day win at Daytona on Thursday.
Katin followed Ryan Braun's leadoff single in the fifth inning with a triple to give the Manatees a 5-2 advantage. With two outs in the eighth, Katin sent a drive over the center-field fence to cap a three-run inning.
Brevard County built an early lead that it never relinquished with a pair of runs in each of the first two innings.
Charlie Fermaint led off the game with a walk, moved to third on consecutive groundouts and stole home for a 1-0 lead. The center fielder also delivered an RBI single in the second and went 3-for-5 with two runs scored.
Braun, Katin and Carlos Corporan also had three hits and scored twice.
Bo Hall (1-0) got the win in relief of starter Steve Hammond. Hall went two innings, allowing two runs and three hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Jeremy Lewis permitted two hits and struck out three in three scoreless innings for the save.
Cubs starter Justin Berg (0-1) was reached for four runs and six hits in four innings, walking three and striking out four.
Sam Fuld homered in the fifth for Daytona, which hosts Brevard County again on Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET.
Brendan Katin is Brevard County player of the game as he had a Single,Double and a Home Run for 2 Runs and 2 RBI's and he drew a walk
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<b><font size=4>No joy on Cubs' opening night</font></b>
DAYTONA BEACH -- Thursday was National Fun at Work Day.
For the Daytona Cubs, there was little that was fun about their first day of work in the 2006 Florida State League season. The Cubs lost their season-opener 9-4 to the Brevard County Manatees in front of a crowd of 4,013 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
The Manatees, on the other hand, had plenty of fun. The visitors had 17 hits. Five Manatee batters had three hits, including cleanup hitter Brendan Katin, who went 3-for-4 with a 400-plus-foot homer to center and a run-scoring triple.
"I did terrible against them in the spring," Katin said. "Obviously I was saving (the hits) for tonight. We were all feeling good at the plate tonight. It was just a good night
overall."
Charlie Fermaint, Hernan Iribarren, Ryan Braun, and Carlos Corporan also had three hits apiece for Brevard County (1-0). Daytona's first three pitchers were tagged for nine earned runs on 16 hits. Starting pitcher Justin Berg (0-1) gave up four runs on five hits in the first two innings and the Cubs trailed throughout. Berg settled down to toss scoreless innings in the third and fourth frames, but reliever Matt Weber was greeted by three consecutive hits in the fifth that resulted in two runs and a 6-2 Manatees lead. "We didn't get off to a good start with (pitching)," Cubs manager Don Buford said."We gave up too many runs right away. It makes it a little hard.
"We didn't get off to a good start with (pitching)," Cubs manager Don Buford said."We gave up too many runs right away. It makes it a little hard. Hopefully all the nervousness will be gone and we'll be productive."
It was the first opening day start for the 22-year-old right-hander who was acquired from the Yankees late last season.
"I was a little nervous at the start, but I guess that's to be expected on opening night," Berg said. "I felt good out there. My mechanics were a little off."
The Cubs threatened to rally several times, but each time only came away with one run.
A solo home run by Sam Fuld in the fifth inning off of former Seabreeze standout Bo Hall got the Cubs within three runs at 6-3. Hall gave up another run in the sixth. Daytona's Joe Simokaitis got the second of his three singles on the night and drove in Jake Fox, who had drawn a leadoff walk and advanced into scoring position on a single by Issmael Salas.
But Hall was credited with the win after striking out three batters in his two innings of work.
The Manatees put the game away with a three-run eighth against Angelo Burrows, who yielded Katin's solo home run, an RBI double by Fermaint and a sacrifice fly by Braun.
"Now the bell has rung we have to pitch down and throw strikes," Buford said. "We can't walk guys. They capitalized on opportunities they had, hit-and-ran a few times, stole some bases and hit the ball hard."
Cubs outfield prospect Ryan Harvey, the sixth player taken overall in the 2003 draft, was kept out of the lineup for precautionary reasons because of some soreness in one of his knees. However, Harvey is expected to be in the lineup tonight for the second game of the four-game set with the Manatees.
Brevard Co. Manatees at Daytona Cubs
WHEN: 7:05 tonight.
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Brevard County, RHP Mark Rogers; Daytona, RHP Sean Gallagher.
RADIO: WELE 1380 AM.
REASON TO GO: Gallagher was the Cubs' Minor League Pitcher of the Year last season.
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Brevard County Top 1st
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig.
Ryan Braun grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 1st
Sam Fuld strikes out swinging.
Jemel Spearman doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Nic Jackson grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Jemel Spearman to 3rd.
Jake Fox walks.
Jeff Culpepper grounds out to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Top 2nd
Brendan Katin grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to first baseman Matt Craig. Hernan Iribarren out at 2nd, pitcher Sean Gallagher to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Steven Sollmann singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Travis Ezi called out on strikes.
Daytona Bottom 2nd
Matt Craig walks.
Issmael Salas singles on a line drive to left fielder Travis Ezi. Matt Craig to 2nd.
With Joseph Simokaitis batting, Nestor Corredor picks off Issmael Salas at 1st on throw to Steven Sollmann.
With Joseph Simokaitis batting, wild pitch by Mark Rogers, Matt Craig to 3rd.
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a fly ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo. Matt Craig scores.
With Nate Spears batting, Joseph Simokaitis steals (1) 2nd base.
Nate Spears walks.
Sam Fuld singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Joseph Simokaitis scores. Nate Spears to 2nd.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging. Nate Spears steals (1) 3rd base.
Nic Jackson flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Brevard County Top 3rd
Freddy Parejo pops out to first baseman Matt Craig in foul territory.
Nestor Corredor strikes out swinging.
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 3rd
Jake Fox flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Jeff Culpepper walks.
Matt Craig flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi.
With Issmael Salas batting, Jeff Culpepper steals (1) 2nd base.
Issmael Salas grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Top 4th
Alcides Escobar doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Issmael Salas.
Ryan Braun grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Alcides Escobar to 3rd.
Steven Sollmann flies out to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Daytona Bottom 4th
Joseph Simokaitis walks.
Nate Spears singles on a line drive to left fielder Travis Ezi. Joseph Simokaitis to 2nd.
Sam Fuld out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Mark Rogers to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Joseph Simokaitis to 3rd. Nate Spears to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Dave Johnson replaces Mark Rogers.
Jemel Spearman out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Joseph Simokaitis scores. Nate Spears to 3rd.
Nic Jackson grounds out to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Top 5th
Travis Ezi called out on strikes.
Freddy Parejo grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Nestor Corredor called out on strikes.
Daytona Bottom 5th
Jake Fox strikes out swinging, catcher Nestor Corredor to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Jeff Culpepper called out on strikes.
Matt Craig singles on a line drive to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Issmael Salas flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Brevard County Top 6th
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to left fielder Issmael Salas.
Alcides Escobar walks. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Brendan Katin grounds into double play, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig. Alcides Escobar out at 2nd.
Daytona Bottom 6th
Joseph Simokaitis pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Nate Spears pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Sam Fuld called out on strikes.
Brevard County Top 7th
Pitcher Change: Carlos Perez replaces Sean Gallagher.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a line drive to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Steven Sollmann singles on a ground ball to left fielder Issmael Salas. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
Travis Ezi walks. Hernan Iribarren to 3rd. Steven Sollmann to 2nd.
Freddy Parejo hits a grand slam (1) to left field. Hernan Iribarren scores. Steven Sollmann scores. Travis Ezi scores.
Nestor Corredor walks.
Pitcher Change: Jon Hunton replaces Carlos Perez.
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Alcides Escobar grounds into a force out, first baseman Matt Craig to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Nestor Corredor out at 2nd. Alcides Escobar to 1st.
Ryan Braun flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Daytona Bottom 7th
Pitcher Change: Ben Stanczyk replaces Dave Johnson.
Jemel Spearman flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Nic Jackson singles on a fly ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
With Jake Fox batting, Nic Jackson steals (1) 2nd base.
Jake Fox grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Nic Jackson to 3rd.
Jeff Culpepper lines out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Brevard County Top 8th
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging, catcher Jake Fox to first baseman Matt Craig.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Steven Sollmann hit by pitch. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
Travis Ezi grounds into a force out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to second baseman Nate Spears. Hernan Iribarren to 3rd. Steven Sollmann out at 2nd. Travis Ezi to 1st.
Freddy Parejo singles on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Hernan Iribarren scores. Travis Ezi to 3rd.
With Nestor Corredor batting, Freddy Parejo steals (1) 2nd base.
Nestor Corredor strikes out swinging. Nestor Corredor advances to 1st, on throwing error by catcher Jake Fox. Wild pitch by pitcher Jon Hunton. Travis Ezi scores. Freddy Parejo scores.
Charlie Fermaint grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 8th
Matt Craig grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to pitcher Ben Stanczyk.
Issmael Salas pops out to catcher Nestor Corredor in foul territory.
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, pitcher Ben Stanczyk to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Top 9th
Pitcher Change: Adalberto Mendez replaces Jon Hunton.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig.
Ryan Braun pops out to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Brendan Katin grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 9th
Pitcher Change: Josh Alliston replaces Ben Stanczyk.
Nate Spears flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Sam Fuld singles on a ground ball to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson grounds out, pitcher Josh Alliston to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
<b>Parejo, Manatees slam Cubs</b>
Freddy Parejo hit a grand slam to power the Brevard County Manatees to a 7-3 victory over the Daytona Cubs on Friday.
Daytona's Sean Gallagher was stellar in his second career Florida State League start, limiting the Manatees to five hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings. He left with a 3-0 lead that quickly disappeared.
Carlos Perez (0-1) came on to start the seventh and allowed the first three batters he faced to reach before surrendering the slam to Parejo. Perez also walked Nestor Corredor before he was relieved by Jon Hunton.
Hernan Iribarren collected four hits for the Manatees, while Parejo had two hits and five RBIs.
Brevard County starter Mark Rogers gave up three runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings. Dave Johnson (1-0), Ben Stanczyk and Josh Alliston followed with 5 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.
Sam Fuld had two hits and drove in a run for Daytona.
Freddy Parejo
Freddy Hit a Grand Slam in the 7th Inning and had a RBI Single in the 8th inning and then stole a Base and score on a Wild Pitch is the Brevard County player of the game.
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<b><font size=4>Brevard pounds Daytona relief pitching</font></b>
DAYTONA BEACH -- Daytona Cubs starter Sean Gallagher pitched brilliantly for six innings Friday night, but his bullpen let him down in a 7-3 loss to the Brevard County Manatees at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Gallagher, who went 14-5 in Peoria (Ill.) last season, pitched six shutout innings, allowing five hits while striking out eight and walking one.
He left with a 3-0 lead, but it was blown to smithereens just like a watermelon by the "Sledge-o-matic" in the act of Gallagher's comedian namesake.
Left-hander Carlos Perez took over for Gallagher in the seventh and the lead was gone before Perez could record an out.
Brevard County's Hernan Iribarren led off with a bunt single that he blooped over the second baseman's head into the outfield. Steve Sollmann followed with a single, Perez walked Travis Ezi and Freddy Parejo followed with a grand slam that staked the Manatees to a 4-3 lead.
"He threw very well tonight," Daytona manager Don Buford said. "We had to take him out when he did because he was at his pitch count (75).
"They got a pop-up bunt hit. After that, they got all the breaks. It was one of those situations, where we didn't execute in key situations."
Daytona took an early lead with two runs in the second inning.
First baseman Matt Craig led off the inning with a walk, moved up to second on an Issmael Salas single and Joe Simokaitis singled him home to make it 1-0. Sam Fuld drove Simokaitis home with a one-out single to make it 2-0.
The Cubs extended their lead to 3-0 in the fourth. Simokitis led off with a walk, advanced on a single by Nate Spears and a sacrifice bunt by Sam Fuld and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jemel Spearman.
Things got worse for Daytona in the eighth. Iribarren singled to lead off the inning off reliever Jon Hunton and scored on a two-out hit by Parejo. The Manatees scored their last two runs when Hunton struck out Nestor Corredor, but the ball eluded Daytona catcher Jake Fox.
Iribarren went 4-for-4 for Brevard County (2-0) and Parejo had two hits and five RBIs. Fuld had two hits and an RBI for the Cubs (0-2).
The Cubs and Manatees meet in the third game of the four-game series tonight at 7:05.
Brevard County at Daytona
WHEN: 7:05 p.m.
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
RECORDS: Brevard County 1-0. Daytona Beach 0-1.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Brevard County: Hagerty (0-0, 0.00 ERA); Daytona: Gallardo (0-0, 3.00).
ETC.: Tonight is Girl Scouts' Campout Night. There will also be fireworks following tonight's game.
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Brevard County Top 1st
Charlie Fermaint walks.
Alcides Escobar walks. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging and Charlie Fermaint caught stealing 3rd, catcher Jake Fox to third baseman Jemel Spearman.
Daytona Bottom 1st
Sam Fuld singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
With Jemel Spearman batting, throwing error by Carlos Corporan on the pickoff attempt, Sam Fuld to 3rd.
With Jemel Spearman batting, wild pitch by Yovani Gallardo, Sam Fuld scores.
Jemel Spearman flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Nic Jackson grounds out, first baseman Carlos De La Cruz to pitcher Yovani Gallardo.
Jake Fox grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Brevard County Top 2nd
Hernan Iribarren walks.
With Freddy Parejo batting, Hernan Iribarren steals (2) 2nd base.
Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.
With Travis Ezi batting, wild pitch by Luke Hagerty, Hernan Iribarren to 3rd.
Travis Ezi singles on a line drive to left fielder Nic Jackson. Hernan Iribarren scores.
With Carlos De La Cruz batting, Travis Ezi steals (1) 2nd base.
Carlos De La Cruz walks.
Carlos Corporan flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Travis Ezi scores. Carlos De La Cruz to 3rd.
Alcides Escobar doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Carlos De La Cruz scores. Charlie Fermaint scores.
With Ryan Braun batting, Alcides Escobar steals (1) 3rd base.
Ryan Braun walks.
Pitcher Change: Chris Shaver replaces Luke Hagerty.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging, catcher Jake Fox to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 2nd
Jeff Culpepper flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Matt Craig grounds out, pitcher Yovani Gallardo to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Alan Rick strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Top 3rd
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nate Spears.
Freddy Parejo grounds into a force out, first baseman Matt Craig to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Hernan Iribarren out at 2nd. Freddy Parejo to 1st.
Travis Ezi grounds into double play, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig. Freddy Parejo out at 2nd.
Daytona Bottom 3rd
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Nate Spears walks.
Sam Fuld singles on a line drive to right fielder Freddy Parejo. Nate Spears to 2nd.
With Jemel Spearman batting, Nate Spears steals (2) 3rd base.
Jemel Spearman strikes out swinging and Sam Fuld caught stealing 2nd, catcher Carlos Corporan to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Brevard County Top 4th
Carlos De La Cruz grounds out to first baseman Matt Craig.
Carlos Corporan singles on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Charlie Fermaint grounds into double play, second baseman Nate Spears to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig. Carlos Corporan out at 2nd.
Daytona Bottom 4th
Nic Jackson doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Jake Fox grounds out to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz. Nic Jackson to 3rd.
Jeff Culpepper strikes out swinging.
Matt Craig strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Top 5th
Alcides Escobar flies out to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Brendan Katin singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
With Hernan Iribarren batting, Brendan Katin picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jake Fox to first baseman Matt Craig to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to pitcher Chris Shaver.
Daytona Bottom 5th
Alan Rick lines out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Joseph Simokaitis pops out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Nate Spears grounds out, pitcher Yovani Gallardo to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Brevard County Top 6th
Hernan Iribarren singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Nate Spears.
With Freddy Parejo batting, Hernan Iribarren caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jake Fox to second baseman Nate Spears.
Freddy Parejo pops out to first baseman Matt Craig in foul territory.
Pitcher Change: Angelo Burrows replaces Chris Shaver.
Travis Ezi triples (1) on a ground ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Carlos De La Cruz grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 6th
Sam Fuld strikes out swinging.
Jemel Spearman flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Pitcher Change: Robert Hinton replaces Yovani Gallardo.
Nic Jackson walks.
With Jake Fox batting, Nic Jackson steals (2) 2nd base.
With Jake Fox batting, wild pitch by Robert Hinton, Nic Jackson to 3rd.
Jake Fox pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Brevard County Top 7th
Carlos Corporan grounds out to first baseman Matt Craig.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Alcides Escobar out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Angelo Burrows to first baseman Matt Craig. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun singles on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Charlie Fermaint scores.
With Brendan Katin batting, Ryan Braun steals (2) 2nd base.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 7th
Jeff Culpepper grounds out, first baseman Carlos De La Cruz to pitcher Robert Hinton.
Matt Craig walks.
Alan Rick flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, pitcher Robert Hinton to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Brevard County Top 8th
Pitcher Change: Carlos Vasquez replaces Angelo Burrows.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig.
Freddy Parejo grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Travis Ezi grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 8th
Nate Spears flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Sam Fuld pops out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Jemel Spearman doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Nic Jackson grounds out, first baseman Carlos De La Cruz to pitcher Robert Hinton.
Brevard County Top 9th
Carlos De La Cruz doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Carlos Corporan reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by pitcher Carlos Vasquez. Carlos De La Cruz scores. Carlos Corporan to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Carlos Vasquez.
Charlie Fermaint grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig. Carlos Corporan to 3rd.
Alcides Escobar out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Sam Fuld. Carlos Corporan scores.
Ryan Braun walks.
Brendan Katin singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jeff Culpepper. Ryan Braun to 3rd.
Hernan Iribarren strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 9th
Pitcher Change: Josh Alliston replaces Robert Hinton.
Jake Fox reaches on fielding error by third baseman Ryan Braun.
Jeff Culpepper flies into a force out, right fielder Freddy Parejo to second baseman Hernan Iribarren to shortstop Alcides Escobar. Jake Fox out at 2nd. Jeff Culpepper to 1st.
Matt Craig grounds out to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz. Jeff Culpepper to 2nd.
Alan Rick strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees pound Cubs</b>
Alcides Escobar's bases-clearing double in the second inning sparked visiting Brevard County's 7-1 rout of Daytona on Saturday.
Yovani Gallardo (1-0) earned the win, giving up an unearned run on three hits while striking out five in 5 1/3 innings. Robert Hinton relieved Gallardo for 2 1/3 innings before Josh Alliston closed out the game in the ninth.
Travis Ezi was key for the Manatees, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. Charlie Fermaint and Hernan Iribarren also had two hits apiece.
Luke Hagerty (0-1) lost his first start of the season, pitching just 2 1/3 innings. After escaping unscathed in the first, he gave up four earned runs on three hits and three walks.
Chris Shaver relieved Hagerty and kept the Manatees (3-0) scoreless in the next four innings.
Sam Fuld led the Cubs (0-3) offensively, going 2-for-4 with a run scored.
The Cubs and Manatees finish out their four-game series at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Alcides Escobar who hit a 3 Run Double is the Brevard County players of the game.
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<b><font size=4>Cubs struggle, remain winless</font></b>
DAYTONA BEACH -- Left-handed pitching is supposed to be the strength of the Chicago Cubs' minor-league system. But on Saturday night, the only southpaw starter in the Daytona Cubs' rotation didn't make it through two innings before leaving with a 4-1 deficit to the Brevard County Manatees (3-0).
The Cubs couldn't recover and fell 7-1 to the Manatees, a farm club of the Milwaukee Brewers, before a crowd of 3,638 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Brevard County (3-0) goes for the sweep of the four-game set tonight at 6:05.
Daytona starter Luke Hagerty (0-1) struggled with his command, allowing five walks, three hits and four earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Hagerty remains one of the top 30 prospects in the organization, according to Baseball America, but hasn't been the same since having Tommy John surgery in 2003.
Hagerty walked the first two batters he faced in the first inning before getting out of the jam. Center fielder Sam Fuld tracked down a long fly at the wall for the first out, Brendan Katin struck out and catcher Jake Fox threw out Charlie Fermaint as he attempted to steal third.
But there was no getting out of trouble in the second inning. Hernan Iribarren had a leadoff walk, stole second and scored on Travis Ezi's single to left field.
Carlos DeLaCruz walked before Fermaint blooped a two-out RBI single to right and Alcides Escobar knocked a two-run double down the third-base line. Hagerty was pulled after issuing his fifth walk to the next batter, Ryan Braun.
The Cubs (0-3) scored a run in the first when Fuld singled to center, advanced to third on a two-base throwing error by Manatees catcher Nestor Corporan and came home on a wild pitch by Brevard starter Yovani Gallardo (1-0). It was the only run of the game for Daytona as the Cubs accounted for just four hits, two of which came from Fuld.
Gallardo faced just three batters more than the minimum in 5 2/3 innings. He had five strikeouts, walked one and scattered three hits.
Left-handed reliever Chris Shaver was the lone bright spot for Daytona as he tossed four scoreless innings. Shaver scattered four hits, struck out two and didn't walk a batter.
Brevard County at Daytona
WHEN: 6:05 tonight.
WHERE: Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Brevard County, RHP Josh Wahpepah; Daytona, RHP Mark Holliman.
RADIO: WELE 1380 AM.
REASON TO GO: This game is Holliman's professional debut. He is ranked as the ninth best right-handed pitching prospect in the organization by Baseball America.
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Brevard County Top 1st
Charlie Fermaint singles on a line drive to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Travis Ezi strikes out swinging.
With Ryan Braun batting, Charlie Fermaint steals (4) 2nd base.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Brendan Katin grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 1st
Sam Fuld grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Josh Murray.
Jemel Spearman grounds out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray.
Ryan Harvey called out on strikes.
Brevard County Top 2nd
Hernan Iribarren flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Steven Sollmann grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Matt Craig.
Hasan Rasheed strikes out swinging, catcher Jake Fox to first baseman Matt Craig.
Daytona Bottom 2nd
Nic Jackson grounds out, pitcher Josh Wahpepah to first baseman Josh Murray.
Jake Fox singles on a fly ball to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Jeff Culpepper grounds into double play, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray. Jake Fox out at 2nd.
Brevard County Top 3rd
Josh Murray strikes out swinging.
Nestor Corredor strikes out swinging.
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 3rd
Matt Craig walks.
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray. Matt Craig to 2nd.
Nate Spears singles on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Matt Craig to 3rd.
Sam Fuld reaches on fielding error by pitcher Josh Wahpepah. Nate Spears to 2nd.
Jemel Spearman flies into double play, right fielder Brendan Katin to catcher Nestor Corredor. Matt Craig out at home on the throw.
Brevard County Top 4th
Travis Ezi called out on strikes.
Ryan Braun doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Brendan Katin reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Ryan Braun to 3rd.
Hernan Iribarren out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Nic Jackson. Ryan Braun scores.
Steven Sollmann flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Daytona Bottom 4th
Ryan Harvey strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson hit by pitch.
With Jake Fox batting, Nic Jackson caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Nestor Corredor to shortstop Steven Sollmann.
Jake Fox flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Brevard County Top 5th
Hasan Rasheed flies out to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Josh Murray grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Matt Craig.
Nestor Corredor pops out to second baseman Nate Spears.
Daytona Bottom 5th
Jeff Culpepper grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray.
Matt Craig lines out to third baseman Ryan Braun.
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Top 6th
Pitcher Change: Carlos Perez replaces Mark Holliman.
Charlie Fermaint walks.
Travis Ezi homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Charlie Fermaint scores.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Brendan Katin walks.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Matt Craig. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Steven Sollmann singles on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Brendan Katin scores. Steven Sollmann to 2nd on the throw.
Hasan Rasheed strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 6th
Nate Spears walks.
Sam Fuld walks. Nate Spears to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Bo Hall replaces Josh Wahpepah.
Jemel Spearman flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi. Nate Spears to 3rd. Sam Fuld to 2nd.
Ryan Harvey strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Top 7th
Pitcher Change: Jon Hunton replaces Carlos Perez.
Josh Murray lines out to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Nestor Corredor grounds out to first baseman Matt Craig.
Charlie Fermaint reaches on fielding error by shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Travis Ezi grounds into a force out, second baseman Nate Spears to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis. Charlie Fermaint out at 2nd.
Daytona Bottom 7th
Jake Fox singles on a line drive to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jeff Culpepper strikes out swinging.
Matt Craig reaches on force attempt, throwing error by second baseman Hernan Iribarren. Jake Fox to 2nd.
With Joseph Simokaitis batting, wild pitch by Bo Hall, Jake Fox to 3rd. Matt Craig to 2nd.
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Jake Fox scores. Matt Craig to 3rd.
Nate Spears singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brendan Katin. Matt Craig scores. Joseph Simokaitis to 2nd.
Sam Fuld pops out to shortstop Steven Sollmann.
With Jemel Spearman batting, Joseph Simokaitis steals (2) 3rd base. Nate Spears steals (3) 2nd base.
Jemel Spearman walks.
Ryan Harvey singles on a ground ball to third baseman Ryan Braun. Joseph Simokaitis scores. Nate Spears to 3rd. Jemel Spearman to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Jeremy Lewis replaces Bo Hall.
Nic Jackson flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Brevard County Top 8th
Ryan Braun flies out to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Brendan Katin reaches on fielding error by second baseman Nate Spears.
Hernan Iribarren lines out to shortstop Joseph Simokaitis.
Steven Sollmann lines out to second baseman Nate Spears.
Daytona Bottom 8th
Jake Fox singles on a fly ball to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Jeff Culpepper reaches on fielding error by third baseman Ryan Braun. Jake Fox to 2nd.
Matt Craig ground bunts into a force out, pitcher Jeremy Lewis to third baseman Ryan Braun. Jake Fox out at 3rd. Jeff Culpepper to 2nd. Matt Craig to 1st.
Joseph Simokaitis singles on a fly ball to left fielder Travis Ezi. Jeff Culpepper scores. Matt Craig to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Issmael Salas replaces Matt Craig.
Nate Spears grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Ryan Braun. Issmael Salas out at 3rd. Joseph Simokaitis to 2nd. Nate Spears to 1st.
Sam Fuld grounds into a force out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to second baseman Hernan Iribarren. Nate Spears out at 2nd.
Brevard County Top 9th
Defensive Substitution: Issmael Salas remains in the game as the first baseman.
Pitcher Change: Adalberto Mendez replaces Jon Hunton.
Hasan Rasheed flies out to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Josh Murray called out on strikes.
Nestor Corredor grounds out, shortstop Joseph Simokaitis to first baseman Issmael Salas.
Daytona Bottom 9th
Jemel Spearman flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Ryan Harvey flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Nic Jackson triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jeremy Lewis intentionally walks Jake Fox.
With Jeff Culpepper batting, Jake Fox steals (1) 2nd base.
Jeff Culpepper flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Brevard County Top 10th
Charlie Fermaint flies out to center fielder Sam Fuld.
Travis Ezi pops out to second baseman Nate Spears.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Daytona Bottom 10th
Issmael Salas doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Joseph Simokaitis out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jeremy Lewis to second baseman Hernan Iribarren. Issmael Salas to 3rd.
Nate Spears flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Sam Fuld hit by pitch.
Jemel Spearman grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Top 11th
Pitcher Change: Matt Weber replaces Adalberto Mendez.
Brendan Katin singles on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson.
Hernan Iribarren out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Issmael Salas to second baseman Nate Spears. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Steven Sollmann singles on a fly ball to left fielder Nic Jackson. Brendan Katin to 3rd.
With Hasan Rasheed batting, Steven Sollmann steals (1) 2nd base.
Hasan Rasheed strikes out swinging.
Matt Weber intentionally walks Josh Murray.
Nestor Corredor grounds out, second baseman Nate Spears to first baseman Issmael Salas.
Daytona Bottom 11th
Pitcher Change: Dave Johnson replaces Jeremy Lewis.
Ryan Harvey strikes out swinging.
Nic Jackson grounds out to first baseman Josh Murray.
Jake Fox singles on a fly ball to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Jeff Culpepper strikes out swinging, catcher Nestor Corredor to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Top 12th
Charlie Fermaint grounds out, third baseman Jemel Spearman to first baseman Issmael Salas.
Travis Ezi singles on a ground ball to first baseman Issmael Salas.
Ryan Braun singles on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Travis Ezi to 2nd.
Brendan Katin walks. Travis Ezi to 3rd. Ryan Braun to 2nd.
Hernan Iribarren triples (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Sam Fuld. Travis Ezi scores. Ryan Braun scores. Brendan Katin scores.
Steven Sollmann flies out to right fielder Jeff Culpepper.
Hasan Rasheed called out on strikes.
Daytona Bottom 12th
Issmael Salas strikes out swinging.
Joseph Simokaitis grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Josh Murray.
Nate Spears strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees outlast Cubs in 12</b>
Hernan Iribarren's three-run triple in the 12th inning sent the Manatees to a 7-4 win and a four-game sweep of the Cubs on Sunday in Daytona.
Daytona reliever Matt Weber (0-1) surrendered singles to Travis Ezi and Ryan Braun in the 12th before Brendan Katin worked a walk to load the bases. Iribarren followed with a triple to center, clearing the bases.
Brevard County reliever Dave Johnson (2-0) worked two scoreless innings, yielding one hit with four strikeouts.
Iribarren gave the the Manatees a 1-0 lead with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. Brevard County (4-0) upped the advantage to 4-0 in the sixth on Ezi's two-run homer and an RBI single by Steven Sollmann.
Daytona rallied for three runs in the seventh on RBI singles by Joseph Simokaitis, Nate Spears and Ryan Harvey.
Simokaitis made it 4-4 with a run-scoring single in the eighth.
Mark Holliman started for Daytona (0-4), yielding one run on two hits with seven strikeouts in five innings.
Jon Hunton and Adalberto Mendez each tossed two hitless innings for the Cubs.
Daytona's Jake Fox finished 4-for-5.
Brevard County hosts Palm Beach at 7 p.m. ET on Monday in the opener of a three-game series. Daytona travels to St. Lucie for a three-game set, also beginning Monday at 7 p.m.
Hernan Iribarren who had the game winning 3 Run Triple in the 12th Inning and had a sacrifice fly in the 4th Inning for a RBI is Brevard County player of the game.
<b><font size=4>Manatees rally in 12th</font></b>
DAYTONA BEACH -- With a strong wind blowing in off the Halifax River, Brevard Manatees second baseman Hernan Iribarren wasn't trying to crush the ball with the bases loaded in the top of the 12th inning.
"I was just trying to put the ball in play," he said. "It felt good."
He wound up smacking a Matt Weber pitch over left fielder Nic Jackson's head for a three-run triple to give the Manatees a 7-4 victory over the Daytona Cubs Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
The Manatees (4-0) swept the season-opening series against the Cubs (0-4).
"Every loss is tough," said Daytona manager Don Buford. "But we were in all the ball games. We had a chance in every game."
The Cubs rallied from a 4-0 deficit Sunday to score three runs in the seventh and a run in the eighth with help from some sloppy fielding by the Manatees.
But Daytona left the potential winning run on third base in both the ninth and 10th innings as Jackson hit a triple in the ninth and Issmael Salas hit a double in the 10th and went to third on a sacrifice bunt by shortstop Joe Simokaitis.
Simokaitis, who wielded the Cubs' hottest bat in the series, had an RBI single in the seventh and drove in Jeff Culpepper with the tying run in the eighth. Culpepper, who reached on an error by the third baseman, went four games without a hit for the first time in his pro career.
"The only reason we played extra innings is that we gave them too many outs in the seventh and eighth innings," said Manatees manager Ramon Aviles. "It should have ended in nine."
Seabreeze High graduate Bo Hall was the victim of the Cubs' rally in the seventh, but only one of the runs was earned.
Cubs starter Mark Holliman had a spectacular professional debut, allowing one run on two hits in five innings. The former Ole Miss star struck out seven and walked one.
But his replacement, lefty Carlos Perez, gave up a big home run for the second day in a row. Charlie Fermaint greeted Perez in the sixth with a leadoff single, and Travis Ezi followed with a two-run homer over the left-field wall. After a walk and a groundout, Steve Sollmann's seeing-eye single gave the Manatees a 4-0 lead.
"Carlos walked the first guy and then got behind in the count (to Ezi). When you're not getting pitches over, hitters can sit on that one pitch," Buford said.
In the 12th, Weber gave up two singles and a walk to load the bases with one out. Iribarren, who had a sacrifice fly in the fourth, drove the ball to deep left to clear the bases.
Daytona hits the road today for a three-game set against the St. Lucie Mets. They return to the Jack on Thursday for a three-game series against Palm Beach.
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Palm Beach Top 1st
Sean Danielson flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Juan Lucena grounds out to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Ryan Barthelemy walks.
Terry Evans called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 1st
Charlie Fermaint grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Alcides Escobar singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sean Danielson.
Ryan Braun walks. Alcides Escobar to 2nd.
Brendan Katin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sean Danielson. Alcides Escobar scores. Ryan Braun to 2nd.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to right fielder Terry Evans. Ryan Braun to 3rd. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Steven Sollmann hits a ground-rule double (1) on a fly ball to left-center field. Ryan Braun scores. Brendan Katin scores. Hernan Iribarren to 3rd.
Travis Ezi strikes out swinging.
Freddy Parejo singles on a ground ball to third baseman Christopher Patrick. Hernan Iribarren scores. Steven Sollmann scores. Throwing error by third baseman Christopher Patrick.
Carlos Corporan flies out to left fielder Joe Mather.
Palm Beach Top 2nd
Michael Ferris grounds out to pitcher Mike Jones.
Joe Mather strikes out swinging.
Matt Shepherd strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 2nd
Charlie Fermaint homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Alcides Escobar strikes out swinging.
Ryan Braun hit by pitch.
Pitcher Change: Jose Garcia replaces Mitchell Boggs.
With Brendan Katin batting, Ryan Braun steals (3) 2nd base.
Brendan Katin called out on strikes.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, shortstop Juan Lucena to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Palm Beach Top 3rd
Jason Motte singles on a fly ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Christopher Patrick flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Sean Danielson strikes out swinging.
Juan Lucena called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 3rd
Steven Sollmann grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Travis Ezi hit by pitch.
Freddy Parejo homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Travis Ezi scores.
Carlos Corporan grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a fly ball to left fielder Joe Mather.
Alcides Escobar called out on strikes.
Palm Beach Top 4th
Pitcher Change: Ben Stanczyk replaces Mike Jones.
Ryan Barthelemy doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Terry Evans homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Ryan Barthelemy scores.
Michael Ferris doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Joe Mather doubles (1) on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Michael Ferris to 3rd.
Matt Shepherd strikes out swinging.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging.
Christopher Patrick strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 4th
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Brendan Katin grounds out, first baseman Michael Ferris to second baseman Matt Shepherd to pitcher Jose Garcia.
Hernan Iribarren lines out to third baseman Christopher Patrick.
Palm Beach Top 5th
Sean Danielson lines out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Juan Lucena grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Ryan Barthelemy flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Brevard County Bottom 5th
Steven Sollmann doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Sean Danielson.
Travis Ezi called out on strikes.
Freddy Parejo doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Terry Evans. Steven Sollmann scores.
Carlos Corporan singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sean Danielson. Freddy Parejo to 3rd.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a fly ball to right fielder Terry Evans. Freddy Parejo scores. Carlos Corporan to 2nd.
Alcides Escobar reaches on force attempt, missed catch error by Unknown (0), assist to first baseman Michael Ferris. Carlos Corporan to 3rd. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Brendan Katin flies out to center fielder Sean Danielson.
Palm Beach Top 6th
Pitcher Change: Luis Pena replaces Ben Stanczyk.
Terry Evans flies out to left fielder Travis Ezi.
Michael Ferris grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Joe Mather called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 6th
Pitcher Change: Justin Garza replaces Jose Garcia.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Matt Shepherd to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Steven Sollmann strikes out swinging.
Travis Ezi grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Palm Beach Top 7th
Matt Shepherd grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging.
Christopher Patrick grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 7th
Pitcher Change: Zach Zuercher replaces Justin Garza.
Freddy Parejo grounds out, second baseman Matt Shepherd to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Carlos Corporan singles on a fly ball to right fielder Terry Evans.
Charlie Fermaint called out on strikes.
Alcides Escobar walks. Carlos Corporan to 2nd.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Palm Beach Top 8th
Sean Danielson grounds out, pitcher Luis Pena to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Juan Lucena grounds out, pitcher Luis Pena to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Ryan Barthelemy strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 8th
Pitcher Change: Mike Sillman replaces Zach Zuercher.
Brendan Katin grounds out, shortstop Juan Lucena to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Carlos De La Cruz replaces Hernan Iribarren.
Carlos De La Cruz grounds out, shortstop Juan Lucena to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Steven Sollmann singles on a line drive to left fielder Joe Mather.
Travis Ezi strikes out swinging.
Palm Beach Top 9th
Defensive Substitution: Carlos De La Cruz remains in the game as the second baseman.
Pitcher Change: Robert Hinton replaces Luis Pena.
Terry Evans reaches on fielding error by shortstop Alcides Escobar. Terry Evans to 2nd.
Michael Ferris singles on a ground ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo. Terry Evans to 3rd.
Joe Mather grounds into a force out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to second baseman Carlos De La Cruz. Terry Evans scores. Michael Ferris out at 2nd. Joe Mather to 1st.
Matt Shepherd grounds out, first baseman Steven Sollmann to pitcher Robert Hinton. Joe Mather to 2nd.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging.
<b>Unbeaten Manatees' bats still hot</b>
Brevard County battered visiting Palm Beach, 10-3, on Monday to remain unbeaten on the young season.
The Manatees (5-0) slugged 14 hits, including home runs by Freddy Parejo and Charlie Fermaint. Parejo finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs, and Fermaint went 3-for-5 while driving in two.
Steven Sollmann and Carlos Corporan also starred offensively for Brevard County. Sollman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs' while Corporan contributed two hits.
Mitchell Boggs (0-1) took the loss, only pitching into the second inning before being lifted. The starter was touched up for six runs -- five earned -- on six hits, while striking out two and walking one.
Mike Jones (1-0) pitched three scoreless innings for the Manatees. He allowed just one hit, struck out five and walked only one.
The biggest threat for the Cardinals (3-2) came in the fourth after Jones was replaced by Ben Stanczyk. The reliever allowed four hits and two runs in the inning. Three of the hits were doubles and one was a homerun by Terry Evans.
Palm Beach pushed another run across in the ninth on a groundout by Joe Mather.
The teams meet again at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Freddy Parejo who had a Single,Double,Home Run for 2 Runs and 4 RBI's is the Brevard County player of the game.
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<b><font size=4>Unbeaten Manatees ring up another win</font>
Cowbells just part of home opener</b>
VIERA - The sights of minor league baseball -- kids wearing baseball gloves in hopes of catching a foul ball and grown-ups acting like kids during various promotions -- returned to the area Monday night.
A decidedly unfamiliar sound accompanied the start of another Brevard County Manatees season.
Fans waved clanging cowbells as fervently as they cheered the home team, and they had plenty of reason to do both on a wind-blown evening at Space Coast Stadium.
The Manatees scored five times in the first inning and cruised to their fifth win in as many games in front of new owner Dr. Tom Winters and an announced crowd of 1,205.
Right fielder Freddy Parejo homered, doubled and singled as the Manatees pounded out 14 hits in pounding visiting Palm Beach, 10-3. Brevard County will try to improve to 6-0 today when it again plays host to Palm Beach at 7 p.m.
"We're just all having fun," said Manatees infielder Steve Sollmann, who had three hits Monday. "Guys are coming up with clutch hits and the pitching staff is doing great."
The Manatees sure made a favorable first impression on Winters, who heads the Orlando-based group that bought the Manatees from John Henry during the offseason.
Winters, who lives in Winter Park, had to call the group's president, Charlie Baumann, to get directions to Viera.
Once he got to the stadium, he didn't have any trouble finding his way.
The orthopedic surgeon met the players for the first time and enjoyed watching them from Baumann's office on the fourth floor of Space Coast Stadium.
Winters also made his way through the stands, introducing himself to fans and also chatting with them.
"This," Winters said. "is going to be fun."
The first 500 fans received complimentary cowbells and those (probably to the consternation of the cows that graze not too far away from the stadium) were gone well before Winters tossed out the first ceremonial pitch.
Brevard County's bats were the only thing that made more noise than the bells.
The Manatees scored eight times before the fourth inning, chasing Palm Beach starting pitcher Mitchell Boggs.
The offensive display couldn't have been called an outburst since the Manatees had scored 30 runs in their previous four games -- all wins -- at Daytona.
Three of the nine hitters in Brevard's starting lineup entered Monday's game with batting averages of at least .444.
"We're a young team and we're making things happen," said outfielder Travis Ezi, who spent most of 2005 with the Manatees. "I think the difference between this year and last year is we have a lot more speed."
Brevard County doesn't appear to be lacking for anything right now.
Its fast start, manager Ramon Aviles said, can be traced to how the team played and paid attention to detail during spring training.
Aviles told his young players that how they performed during exhibition play would carry over to the season.
Think they listened to him?
Brevard County hasn't beaten teams as much as it has bludgeoned them.
After Monday night's win, the Manatees had outscored their opponents 40-15
"I'm a strong believer that when you play good it's contagious and when you play bad it's contagious," Sollmann said.
Enthusiasm seemed to be contagious as fans steadily streamed through the main gate at Space Coast Stadium. Some happily collected their cowbells and looked for a seat while others first stopped to write down the starting lineups on a scorecard and take part in a timeless baseball tradition.
Andre Nunez recently relocated his family from New York City to Viera, and he had only seen Space Coast Stadium from afar.
It had just what the former season-ticket holder for both the Yankees and Mets needed: baseball for him and enough diversions, including a play area with inflatable toys, for his 11-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son.
"I'm surprised," Nunez said. "I didn't think it was this big. It's a beautiful stadium."
One that has a pretty good looking team these days too.
Rain Out
April 12 Doubleheader
<b>Cards-Manatees suspended</b>
Tuesday's Florida State League game between the Cardinals and Manatees was suspended due to rain at Space Coast Stadium.
It will be resumed at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, followed by the regularly scheduled game.
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Nestor Corredor who had a Single and a Double for 3 RBI's is the Brevard County Player of the game.
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Palm Beach Top 1st
Sean Danielson walks.
Juan Lucena called out on strikes.
Terry Evans strikes out swinging.
With Michael Ferris batting, Sean Danielson steals (4) 2nd base, . Sean Danielson advances to 3rd, on throwing error by catcher Carlos Corporan.
Michael Ferris walks.
Joe Mather grounds into a force out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to second baseman Steven Sollmann. Michael Ferris out at 2nd.
Brevard County Bottom 1st
Travis Ezi grounds out, first baseman Michael Ferris to pitcher Tyler Adamczyk.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, second baseman Matt Shepherd to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Ryan Braun flies out to right fielder Terry Evans.
Palm Beach Top 2nd
Ryan Barthelemy singles on a line drive to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
With Christopher Patrick batting, wild pitch by Mark Rogers, Ryan Barthelemy to 2nd.
Christopher Patrick grounds out, second baseman Steven Sollmann to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz. Ryan Barthelemy to 3rd.
Matt Shepherd singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi. Ryan Barthelemy scores.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging. Matt Shepherd steals (2) 2nd base.
With Sean Danielson batting, wild pitch by Mark Rogers, Matt Shepherd to 3rd.
Sean Danielson walks.
Juan Lucena grounds out, second baseman Steven Sollmann to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Brevard County Bottom 2nd
Brendan Katin grounds out, shortstop Juan Lucena to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Steven Sollmann walks.
Hasan Rasheed reaches on throwing error by pitcher Tyler Adamczyk. Steven Sollmann to 3rd.
Freddy Parejo pops out to second baseman Matt Shepherd.
Carlos De La Cruz grounds out, third baseman Ryan Barthelemy to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Palm Beach Top 3rd
Terry Evans singles on a line drive to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
Michael Ferris walks. Terry Evans to 2nd.
Joe Mather doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Freddy Parejo. Terry Evans scores. Michael Ferris to 3rd.
Ryan Barthelemy strikes out swinging, catcher Carlos Corporan to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Christopher Patrick called out on strikes.
Matt Shepherd walks.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 3rd
Carlos Corporan grounds out, second baseman Matt Shepherd to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Travis Ezi triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Terry Evans.
Alcides Escobar singles on a line drive to center fielder Sean Danielson. Travis Ezi scores.
Ryan Braun singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sean Danielson. Alcides Escobar to 2nd.
Brendan Katin homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Alcides Escobar scores. Ryan Braun scores.
Steven Sollmann walks.
Hasan Rasheed grounds into double play, shortstop Juan Lucena to first baseman Michael Ferris. Steven Sollmann out at 2nd.
Palm Beach Top 4th
Pitcher Change: Ben Stanczyk replaces Mark Rogers.
Sean Danielson pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Juan Lucena grounds out to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Terry Evans called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 4th
Freddy Parejo singles on a line drive to right fielder Terry Evans.
Carlos De La Cruz grounds out, pitcher Tyler Adamczyk to first baseman Michael Ferris. Freddy Parejo to 2nd.
Carlos Corporan flies out to left fielder Joe Mather.
Travis Ezi grounds out, second baseman Matt Shepherd to first baseman Michael Ferris.
Palm Beach Top 5th
Michael Ferris strikes out swinging.
Joe Mather grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Ryan Barthelemy singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi.
Christopher Patrick singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi. Ryan Barthelemy to 2nd.
Matt Shepherd singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi. Ryan Barthelemy scores. Christopher Patrick to 2nd.
Jason Motte strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 5th
Alcides Escobar flies out to right fielder Terry Evans.
Ryan Braun walks.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging and Ryan Braun caught stealing 2nd, catcher Jason Motte to second baseman Matt Shepherd.
Palm Beach Top 6th
Sean Danielson singles on a line drive to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
With Juan Lucena batting, Sean Danielson caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Carlos Corporan to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Juan Lucena grounds out, second baseman Steven Sollmann to first baseman Carlos De La Cruz.
Terry Evans flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.
Brevard County Bottom 6th
Pitcher Change: Justin Garza replaces Tyler Adamczyk.
Steven Sollmann flies out to right fielder Terry Evans.
Hasan Rasheed called out on strikes.
Freddy Parejo walks.
With Carlos De La Cruz batting, Freddy Parejo caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jason Motte to second baseman Matt Shepherd.
Palm Beach Top 7th
Pitcher Change: Jeremy Lewis replaces Ben Stanczyk.
Michael Ferris singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi.
Joe Mather strikes out swinging.
Ryan Barthelemy called out on strikes.
Christopher Patrick strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees edge Cardinals</b>
Brendan Katin belted a three-run homer as Brevard County rallied for a 4-3 victory over visiting Palm Beach on Wednesday.
After suffering their first loss of the season to the Cardinals earlier in the day, the Manatees responded with their sixth win in seven games.
Brevard County climbed out of a three-run hole in the third inning after Travis Ezi tripled with one out and scored on a single by Alcides Escobar. Ryan Braun followed with a base hit, and Katin hit his second homer of the season off Palm Beach starter Tyler Adamczyk (0-2) for a 4-3 edge.
Manatees starter Mark Rogers lasted just three innings, but reliever Ben Stanczyk (1-0) yielded only one run and four hits over three innings to pick up the win. Jeremy Lewis allowed a leadoff single in the ninth before striking out the side for his second save.
Matt Shepherd drove in a pair of runs with singles in the second and fifth for the Cardinals (4-3), who had nine hits but stranded 10 runners.
Brevard County opens a three-game series at home against Vero Beach at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday. Palm Beach continues a six-game road trip in Daytona at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday.
Brendan Katin who hit a 3 Run Home Run is Brevard County Player of the game.
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Vero Beach Top 1st
Jamie Hoffmann strikes out swinging.
Xavier Paul grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Blake Dewitt grounds out, third baseman Josh Murray to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 1st
Travis Ezi lines out to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Alcides Escobar singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Ryan Braun doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Xavier Paul. Alcides Escobar scores.
Brendan Katin walks.
With Hernan Iribarren batting, Ryan Braun steals (4) 3rd base.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Blake Dewitt to first baseman Jason Mooneyham. Ryan Braun scores. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Steven Sollmann singles on a ground ball to third baseman Travis Denker. Brendan Katin to 3rd.
Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 2nd
Chris Westervelt doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Ryan Carter pops out to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Travis Denker pops out to first baseman Steven Sollmann in foul territory.
Jason Mooneyham called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 2nd
Josh Murray called out on strikes.
Nestor Corredor singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Travis Ezi grounds into double play, shortstop Jimmy Rohan to first baseman Jason Mooneyham. Nestor Corredor out at 2nd.
Vero Beach Top 3rd
Jimmy Rohan walks.
Gabriel Gutierrez singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi. Jimmy Rohan to 2nd.
Jamie Hoffmann out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Yovani Gallardo to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Jimmy Rohan to 3rd. Gabriel Gutierrez to 2nd.
Xavier Paul singles on a ground ball to left fielder Freddy Parejo. Jimmy Rohan scores. Gabriel Gutierrez to 3rd.
Blake Dewitt grounds into double play, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Xavier Paul out at 2nd.
Brevard County Bottom 3rd
Alcides Escobar pops out to second baseman Blake Dewitt.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Brendan Katin called out on strikes.
Vero Beach Top 4th
Chris Westervelt strikes out swinging.
Ryan Carter triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Travis Ezi.
Travis Denker singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi. Ryan Carter scores.
Jason Mooneyham strikes out swinging and Travis Denker caught stealing 2nd, catcher Nestor Corredor to first baseman Steven Sollmann to shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Brevard County Bottom 4th
Hernan Iribarren singles on a bunt ground ball to second baseman Blake Dewitt.
Steven Sollmann out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Julio Cesar Pimentel to first baseman Jason Mooneyham. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
With Freddy Parejo batting, Hernan Iribarren caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Gabriel Gutierrez to third baseman Travis Denker.
Freddy Parejo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Josh Murray singles on a line drive to right fielder Xavier Paul. Freddy Parejo to 2nd.
With Nestor Corredor batting, wild pitch by Julio Cesar Pimentel, Freddy Parejo to 3rd. Josh Murray to 2nd.
Nestor Corredor walks.
Travis Ezi grounds out to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Vero Beach Top 5th
Jimmy Rohan strikes out swinging.
Gabriel Gutierrez grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Jamie Hoffmann singles on a ground ball to shortstop Alcides Escobar. Jamie Hoffmann advances to 2nd, on throwing error by shortstop Alcides Escobar.
Xavier Paul grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 5th
Alcides Escobar walks.
With Ryan Braun batting, Alcides Escobar steals (2) 2nd base.
Ryan Braun flies out to right fielder Xavier Paul.
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging.
Hernan Iribarren lines out to shortstop Jimmy Rohan.
Vero Beach Top 6th
Pitcher Change: Robert Hinton replaces Yovani Gallardo.
Blake Dewitt strikes out swinging.
Chris Westervelt pops out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Ryan Carter triples (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Travis Denker pops out to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 6th
Pitcher Change: Brian Akin replaces Julio Cesar Pimentel.
Steven Sollmann walks.
With Freddy Parejo batting, Steven Sollmann steals (2) 2nd base, . Steven Sollmann advances to 3rd, on throwing error by catcher Gabriel Gutierrez.
Freddy Parejo grounds out, shortstop Jimmy Rohan to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Josh Murray strikes out swinging.
Nestor Corredor strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 7th
Jason Mooneyham singles on a ground ball to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Jimmy Rohan singles on a ground ball to left fielder Freddy Parejo. Jason Mooneyham to 2nd.
Gabriel Gutierrez out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Nestor Corredor to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Jason Mooneyham to 3rd. Jimmy Rohan to 2nd.
Jamie Hoffmann strikes out swinging, catcher Nestor Corredor to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Xavier Paul strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 7th
Travis Ezi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Alcides Escobar singles on a bunt ground ball to catcher Gabriel Gutierrez. Travis Ezi to 2nd.
Ryan Braun grounds into a force out, shortstop Jimmy Rohan to second baseman Blake Dewitt. Travis Ezi scores. Alcides Escobar out at 2nd. Ryan Braun advances to 1st, on throwing error by second baseman Blake Dewitt.
Brendan Katin grounds into a force out, third baseman Travis Denker to second baseman Blake Dewitt. Ryan Braun out at 2nd. Brendan Katin to 1st.
Hernan Iribarren reaches on force attempt, missed catch error by shortstop Jimmy Rohan, assist to second baseman Blake Dewitt. Brendan Katin to 2nd.
Steven Sollmann flies out to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Vero Beach Top 8th
Blake Dewitt lines out to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Chris Westervelt called out on strikes.
Ryan Carter grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 8th
Pitcher Change: Kyle Wilson replaces Brian Akin.
Freddy Parejo walks.
Josh Murray reaches on force attempt, throwing error by pitcher Kyle Wilson. Freddy Parejo to 2nd.
Nestor Corredor bunt pops out to third baseman Travis Denker.
Travis Ezi grounds into a force out, first baseman Jason Mooneyham to shortstop Jimmy Rohan. Freddy Parejo to 3rd. Josh Murray out at 2nd. Travis Ezi to 1st.
With Alcides Escobar batting, Travis Ezi caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Gabriel Gutierrez to shortstop Jimmy Rohan.
Vero Beach Top 9th
Pitcher Change: Josh Alliston replaces Robert Hinton.
Travis Denker called out on strikes.
Jason Mooneyham grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Jimmy Rohan singles on a line drive to center fielder Travis Ezi.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner David Nicholson replaces Jimmy Rohan.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Cole Bruce replaces Gabriel Gutierrez.
Cole Bruce strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees down Dodgers</b>
Alcides Escobar singled twice and scored the eventual winning run to boost Brevard County past visiting Vero Beach, 3-2, on Thursday.
Ryan Braun's one-out, fielder's choice grounder to short in the seventh inning drove in Escobar for the red-hot Manatees (7-1). Braun also smacked an RBI double in the first against the struggling Dodgers (1-7).
Brevard County reliever Robert Hinton (1-0) struck out four in three scoreless innings to earn his first win. Josh Alliston fanned two in the ninth for his first save.
Brian Akin (0-1), who pitched two innings of relief for Vero Beach, suffered the loss. Starter Julio Cesar Pimentel gave up two earned runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings.
Ryan Carter jolted two triples to lead the Dodgers' offense, while Jimmy Rohan added two singles. Xavier Paul and Travis Denker had an RBI single apiece.
The teams continue their three-game series at 7:05 ET on Friday.
Ryan Braun who had a RBI Double with a Run is Brevard County Player of the game.
<b><font size=4>Still One Run Short</font></b>
04/13/06 - Despite coming back from a 2-0 deficit, the Vero Beach Dodgers dropped their 6th one-run loss of the season Thursday night at Brevard County. The Manatees scored an unearned 7th-inning run to down the Dodgers 3-2. The series continues Friday night with Matt Merricks getting the call for Vero Beach.
Brevard County (7-1)scored two runs in the 1st inning off Vero Beach starter Julio Pimentel. Alcides Escobar singled and Ryan Bruan doubled him home. Braun then stole third and scored on a ground out.
The first Dodger run came in the 3rd. Jimmy Rohan drew a leadoff walk and Gabriel Gutierrez followed with a single. Jamie Hoffman's sacrifice advanced both runners, then Xavier Paul rolled a single between third and short to plate Rohan.
In the 4th, Ryan Carter hit the first of his two triples of the night and scored on Travis Denker's base hit. That tied the score at two and it remained that way until the decisive 7th.
Travis Ezi began that frame with a single off reliever Brian Akin. Escobar then reached on a bunt when no one covered first base. Braun grounded a ball to short that led to a force at second, but when 2B Blake DeWitt tried to turn the double play, his throw sailed past first base and allowed Ezi to score what turned out to be the winning run. It was only the second run this year Akin had allowed. The other run was also unearned and also resulted in a loss.
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Vero Beach Top 1st
Jamie Hoffmann singles on a fly ball to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Xavier Paul grounds into a force out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to second baseman Hernan Iribarren. Jamie Hoffmann out at 2nd. Xavier Paul to 1st.
Blake Dewitt doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Brendan Katin. Xavier Paul to 3rd.
Cole Bruce reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Josh Wahpepah to catcher Carlos Corporan. Xavier Paul out at home. Blake Dewitt to 3rd.
Pat Borders called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 1st
Charlie Fermaint flies out to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Alcides Escobar grounds out, shortstop Jimmy Rohan to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Vero Beach Top 2nd
Ryan Carter grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Travis Denker flies out to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Jason Mooneyham called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 2nd
Brendan Katin doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Hernan Iribarren out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Matt Merricks to first baseman Jason Mooneyham. Brendan Katin to 3rd.
Steven Sollmann walks.
Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.
Carlos De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 3rd
Jimmy Rohan singles on a line drive to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jamie Hoffmann out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Jimmy Rohan to 2nd.
Xavier Paul strikes out swinging.
Blake Dewitt walks.
Cole Bruce flies out to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Brevard County Bottom 3rd
Carlos Corporan singles on a ground ball to right fielder Xavier Paul.
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging and Carlos Corporan caught stealing 2nd, catcher Pat Borders to second baseman Blake Dewitt.
Alcides Escobar called out on strikes.
Vero Beach Top 4th
Pat Borders grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Ryan Carter strikes out swinging.
Travis Denker grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 4th
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Brendan Katin pops out to shortstop Jimmy Rohan.
Hernan Iribarren strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 5th
Jason Mooneyham reaches on fielding error by third baseman Ryan Braun.
Jimmy Rohan strikes out swinging and Jason Mooneyham caught stealing 2nd, catcher Carlos Corporan to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Jamie Hoffmann grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 5th
Steven Sollmann flies out to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Freddy Parejo called out on strikes.
Carlos De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 6th
Xavier Paul strikes out swinging.
Blake Dewitt grounds out, shortstop Alcides Escobar to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Cole Bruce singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Pat Borders grounds out, pitcher Josh Wahpepah to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 6th
Carlos Corporan strikes out swinging.
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Alcides Escobar strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 7th
Pitcher Change: Ben Stanczyk replaces Josh Wahpepah.
Ryan Carter doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Travis Denker grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Ryan Carter to 3rd.
Jason Mooneyham strikes out swinging.
Jimmy Rohan singles on a fly ball to left fielder Freddy Parejo. Ryan Carter scores.
Jamie Hoffmann grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Bottom 7th
Ryan Braun singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Ryan Braun out at 2nd, catcher Pat Borders to second baseman Blake Dewitt.
Brendan Katin grounds out, third baseman Travis Denker to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Blake Dewitt to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Vero Beach Top 8th
Xavier Paul walks.
Blake Dewitt called out on strikes.
Cole Bruce strikes out swinging. Xavier Paul steals (1) 2nd base. Xavier Paul advances to 3rd, on throwing error by catcher Carlos Corporan.
Pat Borders called out on strikes.
Brevard County Bottom 8th
Pitcher Change: Ramon Troncoso replaces Matt Merricks.
Steven Sollmann grounds out, shortstop Jimmy Rohan to first baseman Jason Mooneyham.
Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Hasan Rasheed replaces Carlos De La Cruz.
Hasan Rasheed singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jimmy Rohan.
Carlos Corporan strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 9th
Defensive switch from designated hitter to designated hitter for Hasan Rasheed.
Ryan Carter lines out to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Travis Denker flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jason Mooneyham singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jimmy Rohan strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 9th
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jimmy Rohan.
Alcides Escobar hit by pitch. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Ryan Braun singles on a line drive to right fielder Xavier Paul. Charlie Fermaint scores. Alcides Escobar scores. Fielding error by right fielder Xavier Paul.
<b>Manatees drop struggling Dodgers</b>
Ryan Braun's ninth-inning RBI single, coupled with Xavier Paul's error, gave Brevard County a 2-1 victory over visiting Vero Beach on Friday.
The loss was the fifth straight for the Dodgers (1-8) and their seventh one-run defeat this season. Vero Beach took a 1-0 lead into the ninth, only to see Braun's hit and Paul's blunder send the Dodgers home with another loss.
Charlie Fermaint started the Manatees' ninth with an infield single. After Alcides Escobar was hit by a pitch, Braun singled to right to score Fermaint, but Paul misplayed the ball and allowed Escobar to score all the way from first.
Braun led the Brevard County (8-1) attack, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. It was the Manatees' third straight victory.
The loss spoiled an excellent outing by Dodgers starter Matt Merricks, who fanned 12 batters in seven shutout innings. In two starts this season, he is yet to receive a decision.
Jimmy Rohan's RBI single in the seventh accounted for the Dodgers' only run. It came against eventual winner Ben Stanczyk (2-0), who pitched three innings of relief to pick up the victory.
Brevard County hosts Vero Beach in the series finale at 7:05 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Ryan Braun who had 2 Singles for a RBI is Brevard County Player of the game.
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<b><font size=4>The One-Run Curse Continues</font></b>
04/14/06 - The Vero Beach Dodgers took a 1-0 lead into the 9th, only to drop their 7th one-run loss in the season's first nine games. With two on and no outs, Brevard County's Ryan Braun smacked a single to tie it and an error on the same play gave the Manatees a 2-1 victory. The loss spoiled a stellar start from Matt Merricks, who fanned 12 batters in seven shutout innings. The series concludes Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Chris Malone gets the call to try and end the Dodgers 5-game losing streak.
Merricks battled with Manatees starter Josh Wahpepah for the first six innings. Wahpepah tossed six shutout innings, allowing only four hits and one walk while striking out six. Though he has no wins, he has not allowed a run in 11 innings this season.
It's a similar story for Merricks. His seven innings were the longest stint from a Dodgers pitcher this season and he, too, is winless but with 11 scoreless frames. Merricks surrendered just three hits and one walk to go with his 12 K's. At one point, Merricks set down 11 in a row - 9 by strikeout.
Vero Beach took the lead the in seventh when Brevard went to the bullpen. Ryan Carter laced a double to left off eventual winner Ben Stanczyk. Two outs later Jimmy Rohan singled in Carter to make it 1-0.
Ramon Troncoso replaced Merricks in the 8th and threw a scoreless inning to keep the Dodgers on top. In the ninth, Charlie Fermaint reached on a infield single. Alcides Escobar attempted to bunt him to second, but was hit by a pitch. There was a lengthy delay as the Dodgers protested the call and when play resumed, Braun delivered a base hit to right. The ball was misplayed, allowing both runners to score and give Brevard County the win.
The Manatees remain atop the FSL East Divsion with an 8-1 record while the Dodgers fall to 1-8. Seven of the eight losses have been by one run; the other was a 2-run loss.
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Vero Beach Top 1st
Jamie Hoffmann pops out to third baseman Ryan Braun in foul territory.
Ryan Russ grounds out, pitcher Mike Jones to first baseman Josh Murray.
Blake Dewitt grounds out to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Bottom 1st
Charlie Fermaint walks.
With Travis Ezi batting, Charlie Fermaint steals (5) 2nd base.
Travis Ezi singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Carter. Charlie Fermaint scores. Travis Ezi to 2nd. Fielding error by left fielder Ryan Carter.
With Ryan Braun batting, wild pitch by Zachary Hammes, Travis Ezi to 3rd.
Ryan Braun grounds out to first baseman Cole Bruce. Travis Ezi scores.
Brendan Katin called out on strikes.
Hernan Iribarren singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Steven Sollmann singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Russ. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
Hasan Rasheed strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 2nd
Cole Bruce singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Ryan Carter walks. Cole Bruce to 2nd.
Pat Borders grounds into double play, shortstop Steven Sollmann to second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray. Cole Bruce to 3rd. Ryan Carter out at 2nd.
Travis Denker grounds out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Bottom 2nd
Josh Murray homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Nestor Corredor grounds out, shortstop David Nicholson to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Charlie Fermaint bunt grounds out, pitcher Zachary Hammes to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Travis Ezi grounds out, shortstop David Nicholson to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Vero Beach Top 3rd
Jimmy Rohan reaches on fielding error by shortstop Steven Sollmann.
David Nicholson reaches on fielding error by first baseman Josh Murray. Jimmy Rohan to 2nd.
Jamie Hoffmann walks. Jimmy Rohan to 3rd. David Nicholson to 2nd.
Ryan Russ singles on a ground ball to left fielder Hasan Rasheed. Jimmy Rohan scores. David Nicholson scores. Jamie Hoffmann to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Bo Hall replaces Mike Jones.
Blake Dewitt strikes out swinging.
Cole Bruce reaches on fielding error by right fielder Travis Ezi. Jamie Hoffmann to 3rd. Ryan Russ to 2nd.
Ryan Carter strikes out swinging.
Pat Borders strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 3rd
Ryan Braun grounds out, shortstop David Nicholson to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Brendan Katin grounds out, shortstop David Nicholson to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, third baseman Travis Denker to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Vero Beach Top 4th
Travis Denker called out on strikes.
Jimmy Rohan grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray.
David Nicholson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Hasan Rasheed.
With Jamie Hoffmann batting, David Nicholson caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Nestor Corredor to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Brevard County Bottom 4th
Steven Sollmann singles on a fly ball to right fielder Ryan Russ.
Hasan Rasheed reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Blake Dewitt. Steven Sollmann to 2nd.
Josh Murray called out on strikes.
Nestor Corredor strikes out swinging.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a fly ball to right fielder Ryan Russ. Steven Sollmann scores. Hasan Rasheed to 3rd.
With Travis Ezi batting, Hasan Rasheed caught stealing home, catcher Pat Borders to shortstop David Nicholson to catcher Pat Borders.
Vero Beach Top 5th
Jamie Hoffmann grounds out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray.
Ryan Russ called out on strikes.
Blake Dewitt doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Cole Bruce singles on a ground ball to left fielder Hasan Rasheed. Blake Dewitt scores.
Ryan Carter singles on a line drive to left fielder Hasan Rasheed. Cole Bruce to 2nd.
Pat Borders singles on a ground ball to center fielder Charlie Fermaint. Cole Bruce scores. Ryan Carter to 3rd.
Defensive Substitution: Carlos Corporan replaces catcher Nestor Corredor, batting 9th.
Pitcher Change: Dave Johnson replaces Bo Hall.
Travis Denker grounds out, shortstop Steven Sollmann to first baseman Josh Murray.
Brevard County Bottom 5th
Pitcher Change: Wesley Wright replaces Zachary Hammes.
Travis Ezi turns around to bat left-handed.
Travis Ezi triples (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann.
Ryan Braun walks.
Brendan Katin singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Carter. Travis Ezi scores. Ryan Braun to 2nd.
Hernan Iribarren grounds into double play, pitcher Wesley Wright to shortstop David Nicholson to second baseman Blake Dewitt. Ryan Braun out at 3rd. Brendan Katin out at 2nd. Hernan Iribarren to 1st.
Steven Sollmann flies out to right fielder Ryan Russ.
Vero Beach Top 6th
Pitcher Change: Luis Pena replaces Dave Johnson.
Jimmy Rohan strikes out swinging.
David Nicholson strikes out swinging.
Jamie Hoffmann strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 6th
Hasan Rasheed strikes out swinging.
Josh Murray called out on strikes.
Carlos Corporan grounds out to first baseman Cole Bruce.
Vero Beach Top 7th
Ryan Russ grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Josh Murray.
Blake Dewitt singles on a line drive to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
With Cole Bruce batting, Luis Pena picks off Blake Dewitt at 1st on throw to Josh Murray.
Cole Bruce walks.
Ryan Carter strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 7th
Charlie Fermaint walks.
Travis Ezi singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Russ. Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Pitcher Change: Adam Thomas replaces Wesley Wright.
Ryan Braun out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Adam Thomas to first baseman Cole Bruce. Charlie Fermaint to 3rd. Travis Ezi to 2nd.
Brendan Katin out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Ryan Carter. Charlie Fermaint scores. Travis Ezi to 3rd.
Hernan Iribarren strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 8th
Defensive switch from right field to left field for Travis Ezi.
Defensive Substitution: Freddy Parejo replaces right fielder Unknown, batting 7th.
Pat Borders bunt grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Josh Murray.
Travis Denker strikes out swinging.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Xavier Paul replaces Jimmy Rohan.
Xavier Paul strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Bottom 8th
Defensive switch from designated hitter to designated hitter for Xavier Paul.
Pitcher Change: Albenis Castillo replaces Adam Thomas.
Steven Sollmann homers (1) on a fly ball to left field.
Freddy Parejo called out on strikes.
Josh Murray singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ryan Carter.
Carlos Corporan doubles (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Ryan Carter. Josh Murray scores.
Charlie Fermaint flies out to right fielder Ryan Russ.
Travis Ezi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jamie Hoffmann. Carlos Corporan scores. Travis Ezi to 2nd on the throw.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Vero Beach Top 9th
Pitcher Change: Jeremy Lewis replaces Luis Pena.
David Nicholson singles on a line drive to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Jamie Hoffmann strikes out swinging.
Ryan Russ strikes out swinging.
Blake Dewitt strikes out swinging.
<b>Manatees dump Dodgers</b>
Travis Ezi went 4-for-5 with an RBI to lead the Manatees past the Dodgers, 9-4, on Saturday at Space Coast Stadium.
Ezi delivered a run-scoring single in the first inning to get Brevard County (9-1) off to a quick start. He added a triple, two more singles and scored twice to help the Manatees to their fourth straight win.
Steve Sollmann went 3-for-4 with his first home run of the season to raise his batting average to .481.
Josh Murray, who was 1-for-12 entering the game, joined in the Manatees' 13-hit attack with a 2-for-4 night that included his first homer.
Dave Johnson (3-1) retired the only batter he faced to pick up his league-leading third victory. Luis Pena followed with three scoreless innings and Jeremy Lewis breezed through the ninth.
Cole Bruce led the Dodgers (1-9) with two hits, an RBI and a run scored, but Vero Beach lost its sixth straight game.
The Dodgers will try to halt the streak on Monday at 7 p.m. ET, when they host Jupiter in the opener of a three-game set. Brevard County travels to Palm Beach for a 7:05 p.m. start on Monday.
Travis Ezi who had a Triple and 3 Singles for 2 Runs and a RBI is Brevard County Player of the game.
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04/15/06 - Brevard County scored in all but two innings to defeat the Vero Beach Dodgers 9-4 Satuday night at Space Coast Stadium. The Manatees improved their league-best record to 9-1, while the Dodgers dropped their sixth straight and fell to 1-9. Vero Beach returns home to Holman Stadium Monday night with a 7:00 PM game against Jupiter when fans will have a chance to flip a coin for free admission!
Zach Hammes started in place of Chris Malone for the Dodgers and ran into trouble in the first inning. A walk and a single to the first two batters set up the Manatees first two runs. Josh Murray then homered to start the second and make it 3-0 Brevard County.
The Dodgers took advantage of two errors in the third. Ryan Russ delivered a single to score the beneficiaries Jimmy Rohan and David Nicholson to pull Vero Beach within a run. The Dodgers gave one of those runs back in the fourth, but tied the score in an eventful 5th.
Reliever Bo Hall notched two quick outs before Blake DeWitt drilled a double into the right-center gap. Cole Bruce followed with a single to plate DeWitt. Ryan Carter singled Bruce to third and Pat Borders rapped a base hit to center to score Bruce and tie the game at four.
In the bottom of the 5th, Brevard County went right back on top. Travis Ezi, who finished 4-5, led off with triple against Wesley Wright. Cleanup hitter Brendan Katin sinlged him home to make it 5-4. The Manatees would add another run in the 7th and three more in the 8th to seal it.
DeWitt, Bruce and David Nicholson each recorded two hits in the loss. Adam Thomas dealt a scoreless relief inning.
April 16 was a Scheduled Off Day
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Brevard County Top 1st
Charlie Fermaint strikes out swinging.
Travis Ezi grounds out, shortstop Tyler Greene to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Ryan Braun strikes out swinging.
Palm Beach Bottom 1st
Sean Danielson flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Juan Lucena grounds out, shortstop Carlos De La Cruz to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Terry Evans pops out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Brevard County Top 2nd
Brendan Katin strikes out swinging.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Steven Sollmann hit by pitch.
Carlos Corporan strikes out swinging.
Palm Beach Bottom 2nd
Ryan Barthelemy grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Joe Mather singles on a ground ball to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Tyler Greene grounds into double play, shortstop Carlos De La Cruz to second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann. Joe Mather out at 2nd.
Brevard County Top 3rd
Freddy Parejo grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Carlos De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
Charlie Fermaint walks.
With Travis Ezi batting, wild pitch by Mitchell Boggs, Charlie Fermaint to 2nd.
Travis Ezi flies out to center fielder Sean Danielson.
Palm Beach Bottom 3rd
Christopher Patrick grounds out, shortstop Carlos De La Cruz to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Matt Pagnozzi flies out to left fielder Freddy Parejo.
Simon Williams walks.
Sean Danielson lines out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Brevard County Top 4th
Ryan Braun doubles (3) on a ground ball to left fielder Joe Mather.
Brendan Katin flies out to center fielder Sean Danielson.
Hernan Iribarren reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Mitchell Boggs to shortstop Tyler Greene to third baseman Christopher Patrick. Ryan Braun out at 3rd. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd on the throw.
Steven Sollmann strikes out swinging.
Palm Beach Bottom 4th
Juan Lucena grounds out, shortstop Carlos De La Cruz to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Terry Evans reaches on fielding error by shortstop Carlos De La Cruz.
Ryan Barthelemy flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
With Joe Mather batting, Terry Evans steals (5) 2nd base.
Joe Mather pops out to third baseman Ryan Braun.
Brevard County Top 5th
Carlos Corporan singles on a line drive to right fielder Terry Evans.
Freddy Parejo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Sean Danielson. Carlos Corporan to 2nd.
Carlos De La Cruz out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Christopher Patrick to second baseman Juan Lucena. Carlos Corporan to 3rd. Freddy Parejo to 2nd.
Charlie Fermaint doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Terry Evans. Carlos Corporan scores. Freddy Parejo scores. Charlie Fermaint to 3rd on the throw.
Travis Ezi reaches on a fielder's choice out, catcher Matt Pagnozzi to shortstop Tyler Greene. Charlie Fermaint scores. Travis Ezi out at 2nd. Throwing error by shortstop Tyler Greene.
Ryan Braun called out on strikes.
Palm Beach Bottom 5th
Tyler Greene strikes out swinging.
Christopher Patrick walks.
Matt Pagnozzi strikes out swinging.
Simon Williams lines out to third baseman Ryan Braun.
Brevard County Top 6th
Pitcher Change: Jose Garcia replaces Mitchell Boggs.
Brendan Katin singles on a line drive to right fielder Terry Evans.
Hernan Iribarren grounds into a force out, right fielder Terry Evans to shortstop Tyler Greene. Brendan Katin out at 2nd. Hernan Iribarren to 1st.
Steven Sollmann grounds out, pitcher Jose Garcia to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy. Hernan Iribarren to 2nd.
Carlos Corporan lines out to second baseman Juan Lucena.
Palm Beach Bottom 6th
Sean Danielson pops out to first baseman Steven Sollmann in foul territory.
Juan Lucena strikes out swinging.
Terry Evans singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Ryan Barthelemy strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Top 7th
Freddy Parejo strikes out swinging.
Carlos De La Cruz pops out to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy in foul territory.
Charlie Fermaint singles on a ground ball to right fielder Terry Evans.
With Travis Ezi batting, Charlie Fermaint caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Matt Pagnozzi to shortstop Tyler Greene.
Palm Beach Bottom 7th
Joe Mather grounds out, third baseman Ryan Braun to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Tyler Greene walks.
Christopher Patrick doubles (3) on a fly ball to right fielder Brendan Katin. Tyler Greene scores.
Matt Pagnozzi walks.
Pitcher Change: Robert Hinton replaces Steven Hammond.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Michael Ferris replaces Simon Williams.
With Michael Ferris batting, wild pitch by Robert Hinton, Christopher Patrick to 3rd. Matt Pagnozzi to 2nd.
Michael Ferris called out on strikes.
Sean Danielson grounds out, second baseman Hernan Iribarren to first baseman Steven Sollmann.
Brevard County Top 8th
Defensive switch from designated hitter to designated hitter for Michael Ferris.
Travis Ezi grounds out, second baseman Juan Lucena to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Ryan Braun grounds out, first baseman Ryan Barthelemy to pitcher Jose Garcia.
Brendan Katin grounds out, second baseman Juan Lucena to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Palm Beach Bottom 8th
Juan Lucena strikes out swinging.
Terry Evans singles on a ground ball to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Ryan Barthelemy flies out to center fielder Charlie Fermaint.
Joe Mather strikes out swinging.
Brevard County Top 9th
Pitcher Change: Zach Zuercher replaces Jose Garcia.
Hernan Iribarren grounds out, second baseman Juan Lucena to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Steven Sollmann flies out to right fielder Terry Evans.
Carlos Corporan grounds out, third baseman Christopher Patrick to first baseman Ryan Barthelemy.
Palm Beach Bottom 9th
Pitcher Change: Josh Alliston replaces Robert Hinton.
Tyler Greene flies out to right fielder Brendan Katin.
Christopher Patrick pops out to second baseman Hernan Iribarren.
Matt Pagnozzi strikes out swinging.
<b>Fermaint's double lifts Manatees</b>
Charlie Fermaint's two-run double in the top of the fifth inning helped Brevard County to a 3-1 victory over Palm Beach on Monday.
Fermaint, who finished 2-for-3 with a run scored, broke a scoreless tie by plating Carlos Corporan and Freddy Parejo with a one-out drive into right-center field.
He came around to score on a groundout by Travis Ezi as the Manatees amassed all the runs they'd need en route to their season high-tying fifth straight win. Brevard County opened the season 5-0 before an 11-9 loss to Palm Beach last Tuesday.
Steven Hammond (1-0) earned his first win for Brevard County (10-1), allowing a run on three hits over 6 1/3 solid innings. Robert Hinton worked 1 2/3 frames before Josh Alliston pitched a perfect ninth for his second save.
Christopher Patrick's run-scoring double in the seventh provided the only offense for the Cardinals (6-5), who have dropped consecutive games.
Mitchell Boggs (0-2) took the loss, yielding three runs on four hits over five innings.
The teams continue their three-game series at 6:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Steven Hammond who pitched 6 1/3 Innings holding Palm Beach to 1 Run with 4 Strike Outs for the Win is Brevard County player of the game.
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