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Dunedin batters Marauders

Marauders pitcher Mitch Keller waves to the crowd during a preseason event at LECOM Park in Bradenton. Keller endured his roughest outing as a member of the Marauders in a loss to Dunedin on Saturday.
Marauders pitcher Mitch Keller waves to the crowd during a preseason event at LECOM Park in Bradenton. Keller endured his roughest outing as a member of the Marauders in a loss to Dunedin on Saturday. zwittman@bradenton.com

Bo Bichette had two hits and scored two runs, and Josh DeGraaf allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings as the Dunedin Blue Jays beat the Bradenton Marauders 8-4 in Florida State League play on Saturday in Dunedin.

DeGraaf (3-0) struck out six and walked two while allowing three runs.

Trailing 1-0, the Blue Jays took the lead for good with three runs in the first inning. The Blue Jays scored in every inning Bradenton starter Mitch Keller (4-3) was in the game. He lasted 3 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs and eight hits — both season highs.

Keller and three relievers combined to issue nine walks.

Jordan George homered and singled, scoring twice and driving in two for the Marauders. Bradenton produced only five hits overall.

Cole Tucker went 1 for 4, but stole his 35th base.

Up next

Who: Bradenton (13-8) at Dunedin (11-11)

When: Sunday, 5 p.m.

Where: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, Dunedin

Starting pitchers: Gage Hinsz (4-5, 5-64) vs. Conor Fisk (4-9, 4.06)

Online: Live streaming audio at BradentonMarauders.com

This story was originally published July 16, 2017 at 12:31 AM with the headline "Dunedin batters Marauders."

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