Wright State standout slugs 3 HRs in Cape Cod League

Wright State outfielder Peyton Burdick had a night to remember Tuesday in the Cape Cod League.

He slammed not one nor two but three home runs for the Cotuit Kettleers, who won their season opener 10-1 over Brewster.

Not 1, not 2, but 3 boom shots today for @Pburd88 of the @CotuitKettleers...

To quote my broadcast partner Sam Neidermann, “This Burd can fly!” 🦅 pic.twitter.com/0sSibt1CR6
— Sam Brief (@sambrief) June 13, 2018

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
check out this highlight clip of @WSUBaseball ‘s @Pburd88 last night. 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 4 hits. https://t.co/fk0s6pVwqv
— Cotuit Kettleers (@CotuitKettleers) June 13, 2018

Burdick, a Glen Este High graduate, started all 56 games for the Raiders this season, hitting .347 with nine homers and 65 RBIs.

He also stole 15 bases en route to a spot on the All-Horizon League first team before being named MVP of the Horizon League tournament.

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