Well prior to the contest, the Peckers made several roster moves, all of them involving right-handed pitchers. Franny Cobos and Ryan Gusto were promoted to the Asheville Tourists, and Christian Mejias was promoted from the FCL Astros. Ian Foggo joined the Peckers from the Tourists, and Shea Berry was activated from the seven-day injured list.
The Mudcats are the Low-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, and have a 14-13 record entering the fray against our heroes. Their top 30 prospects are well represented with the Carolina League team. C Jeferson Quero (5), LF Hedbert Perez (8), CF Jackson Chourio (9), SS Eduardo Garcia (12), RF Hendry Mendez (15), and 3B Jheremy Vargas (30) all currently travel with the team, and all six are in tonight’s starting lineup.