The two return to The Joe Saturday for game five of the series. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m.

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Charleston, SC – Despite trailing by three in the ninth, the Charleston RiverDogs offense scored four two-out runs to earn an exhilarating 9-8 win in front of 4,721 fans at Joseph P. Riley Jr, Park. 

The victory marked their sixth in a row and sixth via walk-off fashion this year. They finish the night remaining one game back of Hickory for first place in the Carolina League South Standings, with the conclusion of the first half slated for June 18. 

Despite trailing 3-0 after five, the RiverDogs began to battle back when they got to the bullpen. With the bases loaded and nobody out, Nicandro Aybar lined a three-run double to left center that tied the game a 3-3. 

The RiverDogs later took the lead on a J.D. Gonzalez groundout and Ricardo Gonzalez single that made it 5-3. One inning later, Eli Lovich tied the game with a two-run homer to right, evening the score at 5-5. 

In the top of the eighth, Myrtle Beach broke ahead when Darlyn De Leon doubled in two and later scored on a wild pitch to give them an 8-5 advantage.

In the bottom of the ninth, the RiverDogs loaded the bases on two singles and a walk. With two away in the frame, Brailer Guerrero walked to force home Cooper Flemming and cut the deficit to 8-6.The next hitter was J.D. Gonzalez rolled a two-run single to center to tie the game at 8-8. Derek Datil followed by lining an RBI single to left that won the game. 

With the victory, the RiverDogs moved to 30-25 while the Pelicans fell to 21-32. The two return to The Joe tomorrow for game five of the series. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. with pregame coverage beginning at 5:50 p.m. on MiLB.TV and the RiverDogs Broadcast Network.

For more details and to purchase tickets, fans can visit https://www.milb.com/charleston For details on specific promotional nights, visit the promotional highlights page. 

About the RiverDogs

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and three-time Carolina League Champions. The RiverDogs play their home games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, a Charleston staple since 1997. 2026 single game tickets are on sale now at RiverDogs.com. Beyond baseball, the RiverDogs host year-round events in the climate-controlled Segra Club. Active members of the Lowcountry community, the RiverDogs were named the winner of the 2025 'MiLB Together Award,' which recognizes a team for outstanding commitment to charitable service in their community. Team merchandise is always available at the RiverDogs Team Store. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS) for more information.