In Brooklyn Cyclones Opener, Pitchers Excel, Hitters Stink

The Brooklyn Cyclones lost their season opener yesterday to the Staten Island Yankees 3-2 in the 20th inning when infielder Dionis Paulino walked the first 3 batters and then yielded a sacrifice fly. Of the 25 pitches Paulino threw, only eight were strikes. But he wasn’t the only non-pitcher to stand on the mound for the Cyclones. Franklin Correa, also an infielder, pitched the 18th and 19th innings, but with more success. Of the 23 pitches Paulino threw, 18 were strikes. Both Paulino and Correa are listed on the team roster as third basemen.