Erie SeaWolves take Game 1 behind a superb start from Brant Hurter

Jack O’Loughlin got roughed up a bit in this one, but he didn’t get much help either. A bullpen day for the Saints had veteran MLB starter Chris Paddack in for three innings, and the Mud Hens lineup couldn’t get anything going against an effectively wild group of relievers despite drawing seven walks on the night.

The Hens threatened right out of the gate, as Nick Solak started the game with a single, and Colt Keith drew a walk. Justyn-Henry Malloy had the night off, so it was Eddys Leonard up next and he grounded into a force of Keith at second. Then Nick Maton drew a walk to load the bases. A hard ground ball from Ryan Kreidler was converted into a double play that ended the inning, and…