Big eighth propels Dash past Hillcats in series opener
Lynchburg, Va. - In the first game of the final series of the season for the Lynchburg Hillcats, the team's bullpen gave up a chunk of runs late to allow the Winston-Salem Dash to win, 5-1.Lynchburg (29-36, 61-71) falls to 8-9 in the season series with Winston-Salem (32-33, 70-59) in the loss.
Lynchburg, Va. - In the first game of the final series of the season for the Lynchburg Hillcats, the team's bullpen gave up a chunk of runs late to allow the Winston-Salem Dash to win, 5-1.
Lynchburg (29-36, 61-71) falls to 8-9 in the season series with Winston-Salem (32-33, 70-59) in the loss.
The Dash got out to a lead in the first inning. With two away,
Lynchburg finally got on the board in the sixth inning.
In the eighth inning,
In the ninth,
Mota was excellent in the start, tossing seven innings while allowing three earned runs on five hits, striking out a career-high nine batters. Valladares surrendered a run in an inning of work while
The Hillcats will look to garner the win in the second game of the series on Saturday. Lynchburg will send left-hander
Saturday's game will be a Sparkling Saturday with the final fireworks show of the season at City Stadium. Homestand highlights also include Sandlot Sunday and Fan Appreciation Night on Monday.
For tickets or more information, visit lynchburg-hillcats.com, call 434-528-1144, or visit the City Stadium box office.