The Manatees start the season with a 2-5 record in the first week seeing the bats and the bullpen struggle, though the starting pitching has been quite good. Here’s a recap of this week’s games:
Game 1 at Daytona: L 4-5
Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff goes six innings allowing one run, but the bullpen can’t hold on in giving up two 8th inning runs to tie it and then losing on a walk-off in the 10th. First Baseman Dustin DeMuth and Catcher Dustin Houle led the Manatees offense by going 2-5 and 2-4 respectively.
Game 2 against Daytona: L 4-10
Starter Zach Hirsch got roughed up in this one, going three innings giving up six runs (4 earned).