MYRTLE BEACH SC, - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers, let go a mid-game lead Tuesday, dropping the opener of a three game series with the Lynchburg Hillcats, 3-2, at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have again been listed among Minor League Baseball's best selling brands. The Pelicans were in the top 25 in 2011 merchandise sales across the 160 licensed teams in all of Minor League Baseball, announced by MiLB Monday. Myrtle Beach was also named on the list in for 2010.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gorkys Hernandez became the 91st Myrtle Beach Pelican to play in the Major Leagues last night, making his debut in a 5-4 win over the New York Mets. Hernandez, a member of the 2008 Pelicans, pinch hit for Pirates starter Erik Bedard in the fifth inning, striking out against New York's Johan Santana.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - It's been a good week to be a Pelicans pitcher, and the staff picked up another honor Monday. Starter Cody Buckel was named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season, announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Buckel is the only pitcher to be named multiple times in 2012.
WILMINGTON, DE - One start after allowing a career high 13 hits against the Salem Red Sox, Myrtle Beach Pelicans pitcher Nick Tepesch responded by allowing none. The righty combined with reliever Jimmy Reyes to throw the first nine inning no-hitter in team history Saturday, beating the Wilmington Blue Rocks, 3-0, at Frawley Stadium.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Are you a dad? Have you ever wanted to feel the heat of a fastball and euphoria of a homerun? This Father's Day is your chance! The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are hosting a Father's Day Fantasy Camp on June 17th at TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.