Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Brooklyn Cyclones: Game Recap - July 10, 2024

Wilmington, DE – Tonight, the Wilmington Blue Rocks defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones 6-2. RHP Bryan Caceres took the mound and pitched five innings, giving up six hits and allowing no runs or earned runs, with four strikeouts and two walks. With this performance, his record improves to 3-6.

Blue Rocks Teamwork

In the bottom of the third inning, Maxwell Romero . doubled, and then TJ White followed with a single, which allowed Phillip Glasser to hit a ground ball that led to a force out, enabling Romero to score and give Wilmington a 1-0 lead. Bryan Caceres, who entered the game with a record of two wins and six losses, pitched through all five innings, facing several challenging situations but managing to navigate them all and maintain Wilmington's 1-0 lead. The Blue Rocks’ victory was hard-earned, as Brooklyn had opportunities to score early in the game but failed to capitalize on them.

Bottom of the Seventh: Insurance Runs

TJ White came to bat with the bases loaded and hit a single that scored two runs, giving Wilmington a 3-0 lead. Later in the inning, Viandel Peña stepped up to the plate and hit another single, bringing home an additional run. Jeremy De La Rosa then followed with a double, sending Phillip Glasser across the plate and advancing TJ White to third base. Peña was thrown out at home to end the inning.

Bullpen only gives up two runs

Marlon Pérez came in to pitch in the top of the sixth, delivering one strikeout and allowing just one hit without giving up any runs. Miguel Gómez then took over for the top of the seventh and eighth innings, giving up one hit and one run, which was Brooklyn’s first run of the game. Richard Guasch closed out the game in the top of the ninth, giving up two hits, one run, one earned run, and recording two strikeouts.

Cyclones' Two Ejections

Cyclones left fielder Christopher Suero was ejected from the game; the reason was unclear. A few pitches later, the Brooklyn Cyclones’ manager Gilbert Gomez was ejected by the home plate umpire for arguing whether a hit was fair.

Previewing the Next Matchup

Here are the potential starting pitchers for the upcoming game:

Wilmington Blue Rocks RHP Jose Atencio is scheduled to start with a 1-6 record and a 3.88 ERA.

Brooklyn Cyclones RHP Kade Morris is set to take the mound with a 2-2 record and a 3.86 ERA.

First Pitch at Daniel S Frawley Stadium is scheduled for Thursday night at 6:35 p.m.

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