Marauders capitalize on Mets’ miscues in 8-3 win
The Bradenton Marauders took advantage of two errors by the visiting St. Lucie Mets to score four times in the third inning on their way to an 8-3 win Monday at LECOM Park.
Cole Tucker was a star on the basepaths, setting a Marauders record with four steals in the game. Tucker was also 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI.
Left-hander Taylor Hearn allowed a first-inning homer to Wuilmer Becerra, then settled down to earn his third victory. Hearn allowed two earned runs and struck out eight in six innings.
The Marauders put together another four-run inning in teh seventh to put the game away, keyed by a two-run double by Logan Hill.
The teams are back in action at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at LECOM Park.
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Who: St. Lucie (10-15) vs. Bradenton (14-11)
When: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where: LECOM Park, Bradenton
Starting pitchers: Nabil Crismatt (1-2, 6.43) vs. Gage Hinsz (0-2, 7.41)
Online: Live streaming audio at BradentonMarauders.com
This story was originally published May 1, 2017 at 11:24 PM with the headline "Marauders capitalize on Mets’ miscues in 8-3 win."