Johnstown Mill Rats ride late homer to win over Burlington Bees
The Johnstown Mill Rats secured a 6-4 victory over the Burlington Bees thanks to a late two-run homer by Jack Newman. Newman, who had struggled in the first two games of the season, contributed significantly with three RBIs. The win improved the Mill Rats' record to 2-1 during their season-opening homestand.
- ▪Jack Newman hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Mill Rats to victory.
- ▪Newman had previously gone 0-for-5 in the first two games of the season.
- ▪Relief pitcher Owen Wilfong pitched two scoreless innings, striking out five batters.
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