Friday, May 13

W 12-5

Sevierville, TN --- The Carolina Mudcats roared in the first of its six-game road trip, drilling the Tennessee 12-5 in the opener of the series on Friday night at Smokies Park.  

Jeremy Hermida paced the 18-hit attack going 4-6, while Robert Andino hit a grand slam as Carolina (24-10) built a 12-3 lead by the fifth inning. 

Logan Kensing (W, 4-1) was the recipient of the season's second best offensive night.  Kensing allowed five runs over five innings, but drove in two with a pair of singles.  

James Shanks went 1-4 with three RBI, while Michael Tucker and Rex Rundgren each had three hits. 

The Mudcats also swiped five bases, including three by Eric Reed, who scored twice.  

Carolina picked up a game on first-place West Tenn, which lost in 10 innings at Chattanooga.  The Mudcats are within a half-game in the Northern Division.  

Jesus Cota homered twice and drove in four for the Smokies.  

Yorman Bazardo (3-1, 3.23) starts Saturday's second game with the Smokies (13-22) against Adam Bass (0-3, 5.17) at 7:15 PM ET.  

CAROLINA        2 2 1   3 4 0   0 0 0   ---   12   18   3   9

TENNESSEE    3 0 0   0 2 0   0 0 0   ---     5    6    3   9  

WP - Kensing (4-1)

LP - Goocher (4-1)

S - None.  

HR - Cota 2 (7, 8), Andino (2)  

Time:  3:13

Att:  5,355