The Hens took the series opener in Worcester by building a modest early lead and riding good relief work on Tuesday evening.
Manuel Margot began his rehab assignment in this one, and he quickly was a factor. Brewer Hicklen started the game with a walk and stole second base. A Margot single made it 1-0.
In the second, it was Jahmai Jones drawing a leadoff walk, and Akil Baddoo followed suit. Ryan Kreidler smoked a double up the left center field gap, and Jones scored. An infield single and a throwing error scored both runners, and it was 4-0 Mud Hens.