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The Sugar Land Space Cowboys defeated the Sacramento River Cats 5-2, with Ethan Pecko striking out 6 in 3 scoreless innings. Other notable performances included home runs from James Nelson and CJ Alexander.
Sugar Land got on the board scoring a run in the 2nd inning on a Strahm RBI single and a run in the 3rd on an Alexander solo HR. Pecko got the start and was great tossing 3 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts but left after 3 due to possible cramps. In the 5th, Nelson added a solo home run to extend the lead. The offense got some more insurance with 2 runs in the 8th on an error. The pen allowed a couple of runs but held on for the 5-2 win. **Note:** Nelson is hitting .326 in Triple-A.
Ethan Pecko pitched 3 scoreless innings with 6 strikeouts, while James Nelson and CJ Alexander each hit home runs in the 5-2 victory.
The Asheville Tourists lost 9-6, with Max Holy contributing significantly by going 3-for-4 with a home run and 2 stolen bases.
Standout players included Ethan Pecko with 6 strikeouts, James Nelson with a home run, and CJ Alexander, who also hit a home run.
Ethan Pecko had a strong outing with 3 innings pitched, allowing no runs and striking out 6 batters.

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Asheville got on the board in the 3rd inning on a Daudet solo HR. They got 4 more runs in the 4th on a Call walk, Batista RBI single and Nunez 2 run single. Smith started for Asheville and went 5 innings allowing 6 runs, 5 earned. In the 7th, Holy tied the game with a solo HR. The pen allowed 3 runs over the 8th and 9th innings and the offense was quiet the rest of the way as Asheville fell 9-6. **Note:** Holy has a .800 OPS this season.
The Woodpeckers got on the board in the 2nd inning on a Ramirez RBI single and a run scoring on a balk. Pentecost got the start and pitched well tossing 5.1 scoreless innings but he left with the trainer mid at-bat. Hopefully nothing too serious. In the 6th, Monistere added an RBI single to extend the lead. After the Pelicans scored one in the 7th, the Woodpeckers responded with 2 runs in the 8th on a Neyens solo home run and Wakefield sac fly. Rosario allowed a run in the 9th inning but held on as the Woodpeckers won 5-2. **Note:** Huezo is hitting .310 this season.