Grant Duff, who leads Charleston in wins, now leads the team in losses. The Catfish touched him for 2 runs in the first. DH John Matulia and 3B Cesar Suarez both reached on singles, then C Nevin Ashley walked to lead the bases. LF Ryan Royster then singled, scoring Matulia and Suarez, putting the Catfish up 2-0.
A walk mixed in with 3 singles allowed Charleston to tie the game in the 4th.
The Catfish regained the lead in the 5th. CF Desmond Jennings singled to start the inning. With 2 outs, Ashley singled, scoring Jennings from second. Duff was pulled from the game, then LF Quinn Stewart welcomed Brady Martinez by hitting his 5th homer of the year, making it 5-2.
Each team put up a run in the 7th. The Catfish welcomed reliever Ferdin Tejeda with a single by Jennings. A wild pitch allowed Jennings to move to second. With 2 outs, Ashley doubled, plating Jennings, and making it 6-3.
Jennings and Ashley were the only Catfish to have multiple hits.
Jeremy Hellickson pitched 5 innings of 5-hit ball, allowing 2 runs and striking out 4, and picking up his 2nd win. Ryan Morse pitched the 6th, allowing just a walk. Columbus native Brian Baker pitched 2 innings, allowing a run on 2 hits. Ryan Reid pitched a perfect 9th to garner his 4th save.
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