Three-Run Fourth Inning Highlights 4-0 Potomac Victory
Woodbridge, VA-Behind a three-run fourth inning and a sparkling start on the mound from RHP Kyle Johnston (W, 4-4), the Potomac Nationals (15-23) earned a four-game series split with the Down East Wood Ducks (29-12) on Thursday night with a 4-0 win. Johnston tallied his third consecutive quality start, while
Woodbridge, VA-Behind a three-run fourth inning and a sparkling start on the mound from RHP
Johnston and RHP
Potomac took advantage from some sloppiness from the league's top ranked defense in the three-run fourth inning. A throwing error by 2B
The Wood Ducks got their first hit on a one-out double from 3B
Out of the Potomac bullpen, RHP
Off of a series split over the top team in the Carolina League's Southern Division, the P-Nats will welcome in the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Kansas City Royals), the top team in the Northern Division for a four-game series over the next three days. The teams will play a single game on Friday, a doubleheader on Saturday (5:00pm), and a single game on Sunday (1:05pm).
First pitch at Northwest Federal Field on Friday night is set for 7:05pm. The Potomac broadcast will get underway at 6:50pm with the P-Nats Leadoff Show. You can listen to the Potomac broadcast at potomacnationals.com or on the TuneIn Radio App.
The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Carolina League affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Sponsorship opportunities for the P-Nats' 2018 season and beyond are available, as well as all-inclusive corporate picnic outings to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz. 2018 Potomac Nationals season tickets and mini plans are now on sale. For more information on Potomac Nationals 2018 season tickets, mini plans, group outings, picnic packages, fundraisers, and all things Red, White, and Blue, visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com, follow the P-Nats on Facebook (@PotomacNationals), Twitter (@PNats42), and Instagram (@pnats42), or call the Potomac Nationals' Extreme Custom Collision Ticket Office at 703-590-2311.
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