Woolly Mammoths Hold Off Unicorns, 7-6
UTICA, Mich. – Jalin Lawson drove in a game-high three runs and Ethan Wiskur went 2-for-3 with a home run to lead the Westside Woolly Mammoths (1-2) to a 7-6 victory over the Utica Unicorns (2-2) in United Shore Professional Baseball action on Saturday night at Jimmy John’s Field.
Right-handed pitcher Josh Mason earned the win in relief, throwing two scoreless innings for the Woolly Mammoths. RHP Gavin Collins came in to earn the save, inducing a double play ground ball to second base with the bases loaded to preserve the one-run victory.
Dan Ward went 2-for-4 with a home run, his second of the season, and Justin Erlandson finished 2-for-4 for the Unicorns.
The Mammoths scored seven runs, on seven hits and had one error, while the Unicorns posted six runs, on 10 hits, and committed one error.
UPCOMING GAME: Sunday, May 20 – Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers vs. Eastside Diamond Hoppers, 1:05 p.m. – Broadcast will be on ESPN3 with Neal Ruhl (PxP) and Rich Borland III (analyst) on the call.
Promotions: Sunday Fun Day with Cat Hero, $15 Left Field Patio ticket, includes Build Your Own Burger and Beer in Jimmy John’s Field Souvenir Cup, First 500 Fans receive a vintage bobblehead from 2016 or 2017 season. Purchase tickets here.
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