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Hughston single sparks Marauders past Fire Frogs

The American flag flutters in the twilight Saturday over LECOM Park as the Bradenton Marauders played the Florida Fire Frogs. Postgame fireworks drew nearly 6,000 fans to Saturday’s game.
The American flag flutters in the twilight Saturday over LECOM Park as the Bradenton Marauders played the Florida Fire Frogs. Postgame fireworks drew nearly 6,000 fans to Saturday’s game. zwittman@bradenton.com

Casey Hughston hit a two-run single in the fifth inning, leading the Bradenton Marauders to a 5-3 victory against the Florida Fire Frogs at LECOM Park in Bradenton on Saturday.

Daniel Zamora got Austin Riley to ground out with a runner on first to end the game for his seventh save of the season.

The single by Hughston started the scoring in a four-run inning and gave the Marauders a 3-2 lead. Later in the inning, Ty Moore scored on a balk and Hughston stole home.

Bradenton right-hander Gage Hinsz (4-5) allowed three runs on nine hits over seven innings. Florida starter Ricardo Sanchez (3-9) allowed five runs and nine hits over 4 1/3 innings to take the loss.

Notes: The Pittsburgh Pirates announced outfielder Starling Marte, who has been serving an 80-game suspension, will begin his rehab assignment on Sunday with the Bradenton Marauders. Marte is eligible for reinstatement on July 18.

Up next

Who: Florida (4-5) at Bradenton (6-3)

When: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Where: LECOM Park, Bradenton

Starting pitchers: Drew Harrington (4-8, 4.50) vs. Taylor Hearn (4-5, 4.27)

Online: Live streaming audio at BradentonMarauders.com

This story was originally published July 1, 2017 at 10:52 PM with the headline "Hughston single sparks Marauders past Fire Frogs ."

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