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Rainiers pitchers hold Sugar Land to four hits in 3-2 victory

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The Tacoma Rainiers triumphed over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys 3-2, showcasing strong pitching that limited the visitors to just four hits. Brice Matthews put Sugar Land on the board first with a home run, but the Rainiers responded quickly, tying the game with a double from Tyler Locklear. Tacoma took the lead in the second inning, thanks to Rhylan Thomas's three-hit game, which included an RBI single. Michael Mariot earned his first win of the season, retiring the last 11 batters he faced before being relieved by Matt Cronin. Cronin's two scoreless innings marked a successful debut for the Rainiers.

Josh Fleming secured the game with a six-out save, the first of its kind for the team since June 2023. The Rainiers now stand at 11-14, matching Sugar Land's record as they prepare for another game on April 26. This victory highlights the Rainiers' resilience and pitching depth in the Pacific Coast League.

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