DUBAI: The Mumbai Cobras defeated home team Arabia Wolves 5-3 on Tuesday to keep their lead in the Baseball United season one standings and spoil the local franchise’s debut.
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Star performers were Tushar Lalwani, who became the first Indian pitcher to win an official professional game, and Lou Helmig and Gedionne Marlin with their timely hitting.
Akeel Morris had a solid 3.0 innings-pitched relief appearance, allowing one hit, giving two walks and striking out one batter, after coming to the mound following an injury to starter Dylan Spain.
Spain pitched a scoreless innings before feeling discomfort in his elbow. The successful pitching performance of the Indian team’s bullpen was highlighted by Lalwani, Mumbai’s new hero.
