Luis Lugo started and took the loss. He surrendered four runs on six hits, two of which were home runs. Lugo walked three and struck out five.
Dakota Mekkes pitched the sixth inning and retired the side in order, striking out one. He also faced his former teammate and fellow podcaster Zack Short on the mound for the first time.
You asked for video @ihapp_1?
Here it is...the first ever professional AB between @DMekkes7 and @zshort_20. pic.twitter.com/z0Ai0Ri6uj— The Compound (@thecompoundpod) September 8, 2021Short got in his revenge when he hit a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning off of Aneuris Rosario.