Bristol State Liners Falls To Pulaski River Turtles After Sixth Inning Score

Bristol State Liners lost the lead late in a 12-7 defeat to Pulaski River Turtles on Friday. Pulaski River Turtles was down 6-5 in the top of the sixth inning when Mark Trotta homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring four runs.

Bristol State Liners collected nine hits and Pulaski River Turtles had 13 in the high-scoring affair.

Bristol State Liners got things moving in the first inning, when Jack Tomlinson singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Pulaski River Turtles took the lead for good with four runs in the sixth inning.

Bristol State Liners tallied three runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught by Bristol State Liners was led by Tomlinson and MJ Lucas, all driving in runs in the inning.

Crayton Burnett took the win for Pulaski River Turtles. The fireballer surrendered three runs on four hits over one and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Blake Burzell and Patrick Sherron entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Hector Vazquez took the loss for Bristol State Liners. The righthander went two and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on three hits, striking out three and walking one.

Hunter Gudde started the game for Bristol State Liners. The righty went three innings, allowing five runs on five hits and striking out six Nick Gorby started the game for Pulaski River Turtles. The pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over four innings, striking out one and walking zero

Bristol State Liners totaled nine hits in the game. Lucas, Tomlinson, Taylor Jackson, and Daniel Stephens all managed multiple hits for Bristol State Liners. Lucas led Bristol State Liners with three hits in four at bats.

Pulaski River Turtles racked up 13 hits on the day. Conner Gore, Garrett Rice, Trotta, and John Bay each had multiple hits for Pulaski River Turtles.

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