SHOREBIRDS DROP HEARTBREAKER, 11-10

Mikey Planeta Records Three Hits and Three RBIs

Kannapolis, N.C. – The Delmarva Shorebirds surrendered four runs in the final two innings as the Kannapolis Intimidators came from behind to win the series finale, 11-10 at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium.

Kyle Colligan hit a base hit up the middle in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Jesus Villegas and Rafael Vera to give the Intimidators the victory.

For a second consecutive night, the Delmarva Shorebirds scored ten runs. Five Shorebirds players recorded multiple hits (Mike Mooney, Brian Conley, Tyler Kolodny, Mikey Planeta and Garabez Rosa).

Tyler Kolodny connected on his seventh home run of the season in the fourth inning. It was his first home run in 21 games and the first home run for the Shorebirds in 12 games.

The loss was pinned on James Brandhorst (1-3), while the win goes to Garrett Johnson (2-0).

The Delmarva Shorebirds travel to Charleston, West Virginia to open a four-game series on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. against the Power.