Basabe's blast lifts Dash past Wood Ducks
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 28, 2017) - Thanks to a go-ahead two-run homer by Winston-Salem outfielder Luis Basabe that broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth, the Dash picked up a 3-1 win over the Down East Wood Ducks on Sunday afternoon at BB&T Ballpark.Trey Michalczewski ignited the Winston-Salem (16-35) offense
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 28, 2017) - Thanks to a go-ahead two-run homer by Winston-Salem outfielder Luis Basabe that broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth, the Dash picked up a 3-1 win over the Down East Wood Ducks on Sunday afternoon at BB&T Ballpark.
Batting from the left-hand side for the first time in the game, the 20-year-old clocked the first offering from Woodies reliever Jacob Shortslef (0-1) 392 feet into the right-center field seats to give the Dash a two-run advantage they would not relinquish.
The Dash received another strong effort from their rotation in Sunday's contest.
In relief of Thompson,
Wood Ducks starter Jeffrey Springs had another solid start spoiled by lack of run support, as the Down East southpaw hurled six innings and surrendered just three hits. The Belmont, N.C., native fanned 10 batters on the day, tying his career-high.
The Dash and Wood Ducks conclude their four-game series on Monday afternoon from BB&T Ballpark at 2 p.m. in a Memorial Day matchup. Right-hander
During Monday's Memorial Day tilt, the Dash will honor Bookmarks, the team's 2017 charity partner. Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit organization that fosters a love of reading and writing in the community. For tickets and more information, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.